Jewish Calendar Johannesburg — December 2042
Hebrew calendar for Johannesburg with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Kislev.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
18 Kislev, 5803
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2
19 Kislev, 5803
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3
20 Kislev, 5803
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4
21 Kislev, 5803
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5
22 Kislev, 5803
🕯 18:38
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6
23 Kislev, 5803
Vayeshev
✦ 20:08
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7
24 Kislev, 5803
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|
8
25 Kislev, 5803
Chanukah
✦ 20:10
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9
26 Kislev, 5803
Chanukah
✦ 20:11
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10
27 Kislev, 5803
Chanukah
✦ 20:11
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11
28 Kislev, 5803
Chanukah
✦ 20:12
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12
29 Kislev, 5803
Chanukah
🕯 18:43
✦ 20:13
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13
30 Kislev, 5803
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
Miketz
✦ 20:13
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14
1 Tevet, 5803
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
✦ 20:14
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|
15
2 Tevet, 5803
Chanukah
✦ 20:14
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16
3 Tevet, 5803
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17
4 Tevet, 5803
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18
5 Tevet, 5803
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19
6 Tevet, 5803
🕯 18:47
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20
7 Tevet, 5803
Vayigash
✦ 20:17
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21
8 Tevet, 5803
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|
22
9 Tevet, 5803
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23
10 Tevet, 5803
10 of Tevet
|
24
11 Tevet, 5803
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25
12 Tevet, 5803
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26
13 Tevet, 5803
🕯 18:50
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27
14 Tevet, 5803
Vayechi
✦ 20:20
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28
15 Tevet, 5803
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29
16 Tevet, 5803
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30
17 Tevet, 5803
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31
18 Tevet, 5803
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1
19 Tevet, 5803
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2
20 Tevet, 5803
🕯 18:52
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3
21 Tevet, 5803
Shemos
✦ 20:22
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4
22 Tevet, 5803
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Legend
Johannesburg — December 2042 at a Glance
Johannesburg has 4 Shabbatot in December 2042 (December 6, December 13, December 20, December 27). Candle lighting moves from 18:38 on December 5 to 18:50 on December 26, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Johannesburg changes over the month: from 05:00 sunrise / 18:53 sunset on the 1st (13:52 of daylight) to 05:11 sunrise / 19:10 sunset on the 31st (13:58 of daylight) — a change of +6 minutes across December 2042.
Torah portions read in Johannesburg during December 2042: Vayeshev, Miketz, Vayigash, Vayechi.
| December 2042 in Johannesburg | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | December 6, December 13, December 20, December 27 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:38 – 18:50 |
| Hebrew month | Kislev |
| Holidays & observances | Chanukah (Dec 15–Dec 15)10 of Tevet (Dec 23) |
| Rosh Chodesh | December 13, December 14 |
| Daylight change | 13:52 → 13:58 (+6 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg.
Kislev / Tevet — the Hebrew Months in December 2042
Kislev (November – December)
Hanukkah begins on the 25th. Rosh Chodesh Kislev in December 2042 falls on December 13 and December 14.
Tevet (December – January)
Hanukkah ends; the Fast of the 10th of Tevet. Rosh Chodesh Tevet in December 2042 falls on December 13 and December 14.
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.
Johannesburg — December 2042 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in December 2042 in Johannesburg?
There are 4 Shabbatot in December 2042 in Johannesburg, falling on December 6, December 13, December 20, December 27. Candle lighting ranges from 18:38 to 18:50 local time (Africa/Johannesburg time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in December 2042?
In December 2042, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chanukah (December 15–December 15); 10 of Tevet (December 23). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Kislev.
When is Rosh Chodesh in December 2042?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in December 2042 falls on December 13 and December 14, marking the start of Kislev.