Jewish Calendar Hong Kong — May 2056
Hebrew calendar for Hong Kong with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
15 Iyar, 5816
Omer 30
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2
16 Iyar, 5816
Omer 31
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3
17 Iyar, 5816
Omer 32
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4
18 Iyar, 5816
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 20:03
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5
19 Iyar, 5816
Omer 34
🕯 18:34
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6
20 Iyar, 5816
Omer 35
Emor
✦ 20:04
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7
21 Iyar, 5816
Omer 36
|
|
8
22 Iyar, 5816
Omer 37
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9
23 Iyar, 5816
Omer 38
|
10
24 Iyar, 5816
Omer 39
|
11
25 Iyar, 5816
Omer 40
|
12
26 Iyar, 5816
Omer 41
🕯 18:37
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13
27 Iyar, 5816
Omer 42
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 20:07
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14
28 Iyar, 5816
Omer 43
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|
15
29 Iyar, 5816
Omer 44
|
16
1 Sivan, 5816
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
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17
2 Sivan, 5816
Omer 46
|
18
3 Sivan, 5816
Omer 47
|
19
4 Sivan, 5816
Omer 48
🕯 18:40
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20
5 Sivan, 5816
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
Bamidbar
🕯 18:40
✦ 20:10
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21
6 Sivan, 5816
Shavuot
✦ 20:11
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|
22
7 Sivan, 5816
Shavuot
✦ 20:11
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23
8 Sivan, 5816
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24
9 Sivan, 5816
|
25
10 Sivan, 5816
|
26
11 Sivan, 5816
🕯 18:43
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27
12 Sivan, 5816
Nasso
✦ 20:14
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28
13 Sivan, 5816
|
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29
14 Sivan, 5816
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30
15 Sivan, 5816
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31
16 Sivan, 5816
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1
17 Sivan, 5816
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2
18 Sivan, 5816
🕯 18:46
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3
19 Sivan, 5816
Beha'aloscha
✦ 20:17
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4
20 Sivan, 5816
|
Legend
Hong Kong — May 2056 at a Glance
Hong Kong has 4 Shabbatot in May 2056 (May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27). Candle lighting moves from 18:34 on May 5 to 18:43 on May 26, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Hong Kong changes over the month: from 05:50 sunrise / 18:50 sunset on the 1st (12:59 of daylight) to 05:38 sunrise / 19:03 sunset on the 31st (13:25 of daylight) — a change of +25 minutes across May 2056.
Torah portions read in Hong Kong during May 2056: 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 2056 in Hong Kong | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:34 – 18:43 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Lag BaOmer (May 4)Erev Shavuot (May 20)Shavuot (May 22–May 22) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 16 |
| Daylight change | 12:59 → 13:25 (+25 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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in May 2056
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 2056 falls on May 16.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 2056 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.
Hong Kong — May 2056 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 2056 in Hong Kong?
There are 4 Shabbatot in May 2056 in Hong Kong, falling on May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27. Candle lighting ranges from 18:34 to 18:43 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 2056?
In May 2056, 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 2056?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 2056 falls on May 16, marking the start of Iyar.