Jewish Calendar Beijing — August 2019
Hebrew calendar for Beijing with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Tamuz.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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29
26 Tamuz, 5779
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30
27 Tamuz, 5779
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31
28 Tamuz, 5779
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1
29 Tamuz, 5779
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2
1 Av, 5779
Rosh Chodesh
🕯 19:10
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3
2 Av, 5779
Matos Masei
✦ 20:39
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4
3 Av, 5779
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5
4 Av, 5779
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6
5 Av, 5779
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7
6 Av, 5779
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8
7 Av, 5779
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9
8 Av, 5779
🕯 19:02
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10
9 Av, 5779
Devarim
✦ 20:31
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11
10 Av, 5779
Tisha B'Av
|
|
12
11 Av, 5779
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13
12 Av, 5779
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14
13 Av, 5779
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15
14 Av, 5779
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16
15 Av, 5779
Tu B'Av
🕯 18:53
✦ 20:23
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17
16 Av, 5779
Vaeschanan
✦ 20:22
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18
17 Av, 5779
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|
19
18 Av, 5779
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20
19 Av, 5779
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21
20 Av, 5779
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22
21 Av, 5779
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23
22 Av, 5779
🕯 18:43
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24
23 Av, 5779
Eikev
✦ 20:12
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25
24 Av, 5779
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|
26
25 Av, 5779
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27
26 Av, 5779
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28
27 Av, 5779
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29
28 Av, 5779
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30
29 Av, 5779
🕯 18:33
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31
30 Av, 5779
Rosh Chodesh
Re'eh
✦ 20:01
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1
1 Elul, 5779
Rosh Chodesh
|
Legend
Beijing — August 2019 at a Glance
Beijing has 5 Shabbatot in August 2019 (August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24, August 31). Candle lighting moves from 19:10 on August 2 to 18:33 on August 30, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Beijing changes over the month: from 05:11 sunrise / 19:29 sunset on the 1st (14:18 of daylight) to 05:39 sunrise / 18:49 sunset on the 31st (13:10 of daylight) — a change of −69 minutes across August 2019.
Torah portions read in Beijing during August 2019: Matos Masei, Devarim, Vaeschanan, Eikev, Re'eh.
| August 2019 in Beijing | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24, August 31 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:33 – 19:10 |
| Hebrew month | Tamuz |
| Holidays & observances | Tisha B'Av (Aug 11)Tu B'Av (Aug 16) |
| Rosh Chodesh | August 2, August 31 |
| Daylight change | 14:18 → 13:10 (−69 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 Beijing 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 Beijing.
Tamuz / Av — the Hebrew Months in August 2019
Tamuz (June – July)
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz falls in this month. Rosh Chodesh Tamuz in August 2019 falls on August 2 and August 31.
Av (July – August)
Tisha B'Av (9th) and Tu B'Av (15th). Rosh Chodesh Av in August 2019 falls on August 2 and August 31.
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.
Beijing — August 2019 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in August 2019 in Beijing?
There are 5 Shabbatot in August 2019 in Beijing, falling on August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24, August 31. Candle lighting ranges from 18:33 to 19:10 local time (Asia/Shanghai time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in August 2019?
In August 2019, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Tisha B'Av (August 11); Tu B'Av (August 16). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Tamuz.
When is Rosh Chodesh in August 2019?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in August 2019 falls on August 2 and August 31, marking the start of Tamuz.