Jewish Calendar Chengdu — May 1999
Hebrew calendar for Chengdu with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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26
10 Iyar, 5759
Omer 25
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27
11 Iyar, 5759
Omer 26
|
28
12 Iyar, 5759
Omer 27
|
29
13 Iyar, 5759
Omer 28
|
30
14 Iyar, 5759
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
🕯 19:26
✦ 20:56
|
1
15 Iyar, 5759
Omer 30
Emor
✦ 20:56
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2
16 Iyar, 5759
Omer 31
|
|
3
17 Iyar, 5759
Omer 32
|
4
18 Iyar, 5759
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 20:58
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5
19 Iyar, 5759
Omer 34
|
6
20 Iyar, 5759
Omer 35
|
7
21 Iyar, 5759
Omer 36
🕯 19:30
|
8
22 Iyar, 5759
Omer 37
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 21:01
|
9
23 Iyar, 5759
Omer 38
|
|
10
24 Iyar, 5759
Omer 39
|
11
25 Iyar, 5759
Omer 40
|
12
26 Iyar, 5759
Omer 41
|
13
27 Iyar, 5759
Omer 42
|
14
28 Iyar, 5759
Omer 43
🕯 19:35
|
15
29 Iyar, 5759
Omer 44
Bamidbar
✦ 21:06
|
16
1 Sivan, 5759
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
|
|
17
2 Sivan, 5759
Omer 46
|
18
3 Sivan, 5759
Omer 47
|
19
4 Sivan, 5759
Omer 48
|
20
5 Sivan, 5759
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
🕯 19:39
|
21
6 Sivan, 5759
Shavuot
🕯 19:40
✦ 21:10
|
22
7 Sivan, 5759
Shavuot
✦ 21:10
|
23
8 Sivan, 5759
|
|
24
9 Sivan, 5759
|
25
10 Sivan, 5759
|
26
11 Sivan, 5759
|
27
12 Sivan, 5759
|
28
13 Sivan, 5759
🕯 19:44
|
29
14 Sivan, 5759
Nasso
✦ 21:15
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30
15 Sivan, 5759
|
|
31
16 Sivan, 5759
|
1
17 Sivan, 5759
|
2
18 Sivan, 5759
|
3
19 Sivan, 5759
|
4
20 Sivan, 5759
🕯 19:48
|
5
21 Sivan, 5759
Beha'aloscha
✦ 21:18
|
6
22 Sivan, 5759
|
Legend
Chengdu — May 1999 at a Glance
Chengdu has 5 Shabbatot in May 1999 (May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29). Candle lighting moves from 19:30 on May 7 to 19:44 on May 28, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Chengdu changes over the month: from 06:17 sunrise / 19:44 sunset on the 1st (13:27 of daylight) to 05:58 sunrise / 20:04 sunset on the 31st (14:05 of daylight) — a change of +38 minutes across May 1999.
Torah portions read in Chengdu during May 1999: Emor, Behar Bechukosai, Bamidbar, Nasso.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 30–49 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 1999 in Chengdu | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:30 – 19:44 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Lag BaOmer (May 4)Erev Shavuot (May 20)Shavuot (May 22–May 22) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 16 |
| Daylight change | 13:27 → 14:05 (+38 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 Chengdu 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 Chengdu.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in May 1999
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 1999 falls on May 16.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 1999 falls on May 16.
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.
Chengdu — May 1999 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 1999 in Chengdu?
There are 5 Shabbatot in May 1999 in Chengdu, falling on May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29. Candle lighting ranges from 19:30 to 19:44 local time (Asia/Shanghai time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 1999?
In May 1999, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Lag BaOmer (May 4); Erev Shavuot (May 20); Shavuot (May 22–May 22). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 1999?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 1999 falls on May 16, marking the start of Iyar.