Shabbat times in Geneva
Find Shabbat times in Geneva: candle lighting on Friday and the end of Shabbat on Saturday night, calculated for the city's location and shown in local time. The table also covers the coming weeks, so you can plan your Friday nights ahead. Practical guidance, best checked against your own community.
Candle lighting
16:56
Friday 6 November
Havdalah
18:00
Saturday 7 November
Upcoming Shabbat times in Geneva
| Date | Candle lighting | Havdalah |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 6 November 2026 | 16:56 | 18:00 |
| Friday, 13 November 2026 | 16:47 | 17:52 |
| Friday, 20 November 2026 | 16:40 | 17:46 |
| Friday, 27 November 2026 | 16:35 | 17:42 |
| Friday, 4 December 2026 | 16:32 | 17:40 |
| Friday, 11 December 2026 | 16:31 | 17:40 |
| Friday, 18 December 2026 | 16:32 | 17:41 |
| Friday, 25 December 2026 | 16:36 | 17:45 |
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | 16:41 | 17:51 |
Candle lighting 18 minutes before sunset, Shabbat ends at nightfall (sun 8.5 degrees below the horizon). Times are a guide: please check with your community. Local time in Geneva.
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Jewish dating in Geneva →Frequently asked questions
What time does Shabbat start in Geneva?
Shabbat begins at sunset on Friday. Candle lighting time in Geneva is shown in the table above, for this week and the weeks ahead.
What time does Shabbat end in Geneva?
Shabbat ends at nightfall on Saturday, when the sun is 8.5 degrees below the horizon. The Havdalah time for Geneva is in the table above; some communities wait a little longer.
Why are my community's times sometimes different?
Each community may follow its own customs, both for candle lighting and for the end of Shabbat. The times on this page are a guide: if in doubt, ask your rabbi or your local community.
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