◆ Shabbat Times in Auckland
אוקלנד, New Zealand · August 21–August 22, 2026
Full Zmanim for August 21, 2026
| Zman | Time |
|---|---|
| Alot HaShachar | 05:43 |
| Misheyakir | 06:09 |
| Sunrise (Netz) | 06:55 |
| Latest Shema (GRA) | 09:39 |
| Latest Tefillah (GRA) | 10:34 |
| Chatzos | 12:24 |
| Mincha Gedola | 12:51 |
| Mincha Ketana | 15:36 |
| Plag HaMincha | 16:45 |
| Sunset (Shkiah) | 17:53 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (72 min) | 19:05 |
Rabbeinu Tam
Rabbeinu Tam time is for those who are stringent (lechumra).
About Shabbat Times in Auckland
Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, begins at sunset on Friday and ends after nightfall on Saturday. In Auckland, candle lighting is performed 18 minutes before sunset, following local communal custom. Havdalah, the ceremony that concludes Shabbat, is recited after nightfall (tzait haKochavim, when three medium-sized stars are visible). We display the 72-minute opinion by default; the 8.5° (GRA) opinion corresponds to approximately 36 minutes after sunset at equinox, and 16.1° (Rabbeinu Tam) to approximately 72 minutes.
The weekly Torah portion (Parashat HaShavua) this week is Ki Seitzei, read in synagogues across Auckland on Shabbat morning.
Shabbat Candle Lighting Blessing
The blessing recited when lighting Shabbat candles (Hadlakat Nerot) is one of the most cherished rituals welcoming the Sabbath. It is traditionally recited after lighting the candles, waving the hands over the flames in a welcoming gesture, and covering the eyes — so that the blessing precedes the act of enjoying the light.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל שַׁבָּת.
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu l’hadlik ner shel Shabbat.
Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to kindle the Shabbat light.
In Auckland, candles are lit 18 minutes before sunset — at 17:35 this week. The minimum is one candle, though many families light two (representing “Shamor” and “Zachor”, the two words used in the Torah to command Shabbat observance), and some add a candle for each member of the household. Source: Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim 263.