Jewish Calendar Athens — April 1996
Hebrew calendar for Athens with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
12 Nissan, 5756
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2
13 Nissan, 5756
|
3
14 Nissan, 5756
Erev Pesach
🕯 19:33
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4
15 Nissan, 5756
Pesach
✦ 21:04
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5
16 Nissan, 5756
Pesach
Omer 1
🕯 19:35
✦ 21:05
|
6
17 Nissan, 5756
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 2
✦ 21:06
|
7
18 Nissan, 5756
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 3
✦ 21:07
|
|
8
19 Nissan, 5756
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 21:08
|
9
20 Nissan, 5756
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 19:38
|
10
21 Nissan, 5756
Pesach
Omer 6
✦ 21:09
|
11
22 Nissan, 5756
Pesach
Omer 7
✦ 21:10
|
12
23 Nissan, 5756
Omer 8
🕯 19:41
|
13
24 Nissan, 5756
Omer 9
Shmini
✦ 21:12
|
14
25 Nissan, 5756
Omer 10
|
|
15
26 Nissan, 5756
Omer 11
|
16
27 Nissan, 5756
Omer 12
|
17
28 Nissan, 5756
Omer 13
|
18
29 Nissan, 5756
Omer 14
|
19
30 Nissan, 5756
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
🕯 19:48
|
20
1 Iyar, 5756
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
Tazria Metzora
✦ 21:19
|
21
2 Iyar, 5756
Omer 17
|
|
22
3 Iyar, 5756
Omer 18
|
23
4 Iyar, 5756
Omer 19
|
24
5 Iyar, 5756
Omer 20
|
25
6 Iyar, 5756
Omer 21
|
26
7 Iyar, 5756
Omer 22
🕯 19:54
|
27
8 Iyar, 5756
Omer 23
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 21:25
|
28
9 Iyar, 5756
Omer 24
|
|
29
10 Iyar, 5756
Omer 25
|
30
11 Iyar, 5756
Omer 26
|
1
12 Iyar, 5756
Omer 27
|
2
13 Iyar, 5756
Omer 28
|
3
14 Iyar, 5756
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
🕯 20:01
✦ 21:31
|
4
15 Iyar, 5756
Omer 30
Emor
✦ 21:32
|
5
16 Iyar, 5756
Omer 31
|
Legend
Athens — April 1996 at a Glance
Athens has 4 Shabbatot in April 1996 (April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27). Candle lighting moves from 19:33 on April 3 to 19:54 on April 26, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Athens changes over the month: from 07:08 sunrise / 19:49 sunset on the 1st (12:40 of daylight) to 06:28 sunrise / 20:16 sunset on the 30th (13:47 of daylight) — a change of +67 minutes across April 1996.
Torah portions read in Athens during April 1996: Shmini, Tazria Metzora, Achrei Mos Kedoshim.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 1–26 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| April 1996 in Athens | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:33 – 19:54 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Pesach (Apr 3)Pesach (Apr 11–Apr 11)Chol HaMoed Pesach (Apr 9–Apr 9) |
| Rosh Chodesh | April 19, April 20 |
| Daylight change | 12:40 → 13:47 (+67 min) |
About the Jewish Calendar
The Jewish calendar (also known as the Hebrew calendar) is a lunisolar calendar used to determine the dates of Jewish holidays, Torah readings, and daily prayers. Each month begins with a new moon, and leap years add a 13th month (Adar II) seven times every 19 years to stay aligned with the solar year.
This monthly calendar for Athens displays both Gregorian and Hebrew dates side by side, along with:
- Shabbat candle lighting times — 18 minutes before sunset
- Havdalah times — calculated as 72 minutes after sunset (Rabbeinu Tam opinion); 8.5° (GRA) and 16.1° opinions also available on the Zmanim page
- Jewish holidays — including Yom Tov, fast days, and modern Israeli holidays
- Weekly Torah portion (Parashat HaShavua) — shown every Shabbat
- Rosh Chodesh — the beginning of each new Hebrew month
- Omer count — during the period between Pesach and Shavuot
Use the .ics download button above to import these times into your Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook. The file contains 6 months of candle lighting and Havdalah times for Athens.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in April 1996
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in April 1996 falls on April 19 and April 20.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in April 1996 falls on April 19 and April 20.
Hebrew months begin with the new moon (Rosh Chodesh) and last either 29 or 30 days, which is why they shift gradually against the Gregorian calendar. The full month-by-month table of the Hebrew calendar is available on the Calendar overview page.
Athens — April 1996 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in April 1996 in Athens?
There are 4 Shabbatot in April 1996 in Athens, falling on April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27. Candle lighting ranges from 19:33 to 19:54 local time (Europe/Athens time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in April 1996?
In April 1996, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Pesach (April 3); Pesach (April 11–April 11); Chol HaMoed Pesach (April 9–April 9). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in April 1996?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in April 1996 falls on April 19 and April 20, marking the start of Nissan.