Jewish Calendar Guangzhou — May 2009
Hebrew calendar for Guangzhou with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27
3 Iyar, 5769
Omer 18
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28
4 Iyar, 5769
Omer 19
|
29
5 Iyar, 5769
Omer 20
|
30
6 Iyar, 5769
Omer 21
|
1
7 Iyar, 5769
Omer 22
🕯 18:37
|
2
8 Iyar, 5769
Omer 23
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 20:07
|
3
9 Iyar, 5769
Omer 24
|
|
4
10 Iyar, 5769
Omer 25
|
5
11 Iyar, 5769
Omer 26
|
6
12 Iyar, 5769
Omer 27
|
7
13 Iyar, 5769
Omer 28
|
8
14 Iyar, 5769
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
🕯 18:40
✦ 20:10
|
9
15 Iyar, 5769
Omer 30
Emor
✦ 20:10
|
10
16 Iyar, 5769
Omer 31
|
|
11
17 Iyar, 5769
Omer 32
|
12
18 Iyar, 5769
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 20:12
|
13
19 Iyar, 5769
Omer 34
|
14
20 Iyar, 5769
Omer 35
|
15
21 Iyar, 5769
Omer 36
🕯 18:43
|
16
22 Iyar, 5769
Omer 37
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 20:14
|
17
23 Iyar, 5769
Omer 38
|
|
18
24 Iyar, 5769
Omer 39
|
19
25 Iyar, 5769
Omer 40
|
20
26 Iyar, 5769
Omer 41
|
21
27 Iyar, 5769
Omer 42
|
22
28 Iyar, 5769
Omer 43
🕯 18:46
|
23
29 Iyar, 5769
Omer 44
Bamidbar
✦ 20:17
|
24
1 Sivan, 5769
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
|
|
25
2 Sivan, 5769
Omer 46
|
26
3 Sivan, 5769
Omer 47
|
27
4 Sivan, 5769
Omer 48
|
28
5 Sivan, 5769
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
🕯 18:49
|
29
6 Sivan, 5769
Shavuot
🕯 18:50
✦ 20:20
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30
7 Sivan, 5769
Shavuot
✦ 20:20
|
31
8 Sivan, 5769
|
Legend
Guangzhou — May 2009 at a Glance
Guangzhou has 5 Shabbatot in May 2009 (May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30). Candle lighting moves from 18:37 on May 1 to 18:50 on May 29, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Guangzhou changes over the month: from 05:53 sunrise / 18:55 sunset on the 1st (13:01 of daylight) to 05:40 sunrise / 19:09 sunset on the 31st (13:28 of daylight) — a change of +27 minutes across May 2009.
Torah portions read in Guangzhou during May 2009: Achrei Mos Kedoshim, Emor, Behar Bechukosai, Bamidbar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 22–49 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 2009 in Guangzhou | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:37 – 18:50 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 8)Lag BaOmer (May 12)Erev Shavuot (May 28)Shavuot (May 30–May 30) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 24 |
| Daylight change | 13:01 → 13:28 (+27 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 Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in May 2009
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 2009 falls on May 24.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 2009 falls on May 24.
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.
Guangzhou — May 2009 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 2009 in Guangzhou?
There are 5 Shabbatot in May 2009 in Guangzhou, falling on May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30. Candle lighting ranges from 18:37 to 18:50 local time (Asia/Shanghai time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 2009?
In May 2009, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 8); Lag BaOmer (May 12); Erev Shavuot (May 28); Shavuot (May 30–May 30). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 2009?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 2009 falls on May 24, marking the start of Iyar.