What time is Shabbat in Zanzibar?

In Zanzibar, candle lighting is 18 minutes before sunset and havdalah 42 minutes after, calculated for the city's own location. The exact times for this Shabbat and the coming weeks are in the table on this page and update every week.

Which method are these times calculated with?

Candle-lighting 18 minutes before sunset, havdalah 42 minutes after sunset, computed for the destination's coordinates. This is the common convention; some communities differ, and for halachically sensitive cases you should confirm locally.

Where do I find kosher food and a minyan in Zanzibar for Shabbat?

For Zanzibar we list 0 kosher restaurants, 0 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.

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Shabbat Times in Zanzibar

Candle-lighting and havdalah times for Zanzibar for the coming weeks, computed from the destination's exact coordinates — with the parsha and an add-to-calendar link.

This Shabbat · Parashat Lech-Lecha

Friday, October 23 – Saturday, October 24

Candle lighting

17:57

Havdalah

18:57

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Shabbat in Zanzibar? Sleep within walking distance of shul

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Eruv in Zanzibar: worth checking ahead

We don't know of an active eruv in Zanzibar. For a relaxed Shabbat, check with the local Chabad house or community beforehand, and leave your key at reception.

Shabbat meals in Zanzibar

Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat, so Friday-night dinner and Shabbat lunch are at the Chabad house. Register ahead - most close bookings by Thursday.

Chabad House Zanzibar (Nungwi)
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The next 6 Shabbatot

Date	Parsha / occasion	Candle lighting	Havdalah
Oct 23 – Oct 24Parashat Lech-Lecha	Parashat Lech-Lecha	17:57	18:57
Oct 30 – Oct 31Parashat Vayera	Parashat Vayera	17:57	18:58
Nov 6 – Nov 7Parashat Chayei Sara	Parashat Chayei Sara	17:58	18:59
Nov 13 – Nov 14Parashat Toldot	Parashat Toldot	18:00	19:00
Nov 20 – Nov 21Parashat Vayetzei	Parashat Vayetzei	18:02	19:03
Nov 27 – Nov 28Parashat Vayishlach	Parashat Vayishlach	18:04	19:05

How these times are calculated

Candle-lighting 18 minutes before sunset and havdalah 42 minutes after sunset — the widely-used convention published by Chabad.org and most Jewish calendars. Sunset is computed for Zanzibar's exact coordinates. For halachically sensitive decisions (e.g. erev Pesach), confirm with a local rabbi or Chabad house.

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Shabbat in Zanzibar — frequently asked questions

What time is Shabbat in Zanzibar?: In Zanzibar, candle lighting is 18 minutes before sunset and havdalah 42 minutes after, calculated for the city's own location. The exact times for this Shabbat and the coming weeks are in the table on this page and update every week.
Which method are these times calculated with?: Candle-lighting 18 minutes before sunset, havdalah 42 minutes after sunset, computed for the destination's coordinates. This is the common convention; some communities differ, and for halachically sensitive cases you should confirm locally.
Where do I find kosher food and a minyan in Zanzibar for Shabbat?: For Zanzibar we list 0 kosher restaurants, 0 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.
Is there an eruv in Zanzibar?: We don't know of an active eruv in Zanzibar. For a relaxed Shabbat, check with the local Chabad house or community beforehand, and leave your key at reception.