Jewish Calendar Lagos — March 2020
Hebrew calendar for Lagos with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Adar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24
29 Sh'vat, 5780
|
25
30 Sh'vat, 5780
Rosh Chodesh
|
26
1 Adar, 5780
Rosh Chodesh
|
27
2 Adar, 5780
|
28
3 Adar, 5780
🕯 18:41
|
29
4 Adar, 5780
Terumah
✦ 20:11
|
1
5 Adar, 5780
|
|
2
6 Adar, 5780
|
3
7 Adar, 5780
|
4
8 Adar, 5780
|
5
9 Adar, 5780
|
6
10 Adar, 5780
🕯 18:41
|
7
11 Adar, 5780
Tetzaveh
✦ 20:11
|
8
12 Adar, 5780
|
|
9
13 Adar, 5780
Fast of Esther
|
10
14 Adar, 5780
Purim
✦ 20:11
|
11
15 Adar, 5780
Shushan Purim
✦ 20:10
|
12
16 Adar, 5780
|
13
17 Adar, 5780
🕯 18:40
|
14
18 Adar, 5780
Ki Sisa
✦ 20:10
|
15
19 Adar, 5780
|
|
16
20 Adar, 5780
|
17
21 Adar, 5780
|
18
22 Adar, 5780
|
19
23 Adar, 5780
|
20
24 Adar, 5780
🕯 18:40
|
21
25 Adar, 5780
Vayakhel Pekudei
✦ 20:09
|
22
26 Adar, 5780
|
|
23
27 Adar, 5780
|
24
28 Adar, 5780
|
25
29 Adar, 5780
|
26
1 Nissan, 5780
Rosh Chodesh
|
27
2 Nissan, 5780
🕯 18:39
|
28
3 Nissan, 5780
Vayikra
✦ 20:09
|
29
4 Nissan, 5780
|
|
30
5 Nissan, 5780
|
31
6 Nissan, 5780
|
1
7 Nissan, 5780
|
2
8 Nissan, 5780
|
3
9 Nissan, 5780
🕯 18:38
|
4
10 Nissan, 5780
Tzav
✦ 20:08
|
5
11 Nissan, 5780
|
Legend
Lagos — March 2020 at a Glance
Lagos has 4 Shabbatot in March 2020 (March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28). Candle lighting moves from 18:41 on March 6 to 18:39 on March 27, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Lagos changes over the month: from 06:57 sunrise / 18:59 sunset on the 1st (12:01 of daylight) to 06:44 sunrise / 18:56 sunset on the 31st (12:12 of daylight) — a change of +11 minutes across March 2020.
Torah portions read in Lagos during March 2020: Tetzaveh, Ki Sisa, Vayakhel Pekudei, Vayikra.
| March 2020 in Lagos | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:39 – 18:41 |
| Hebrew month | Adar |
| Holidays & observances | Fast of Esther (Mar 9)Purim (Mar 10)Shushan Purim (Mar 11) |
| Rosh Chodesh | March 26 |
| Daylight change | 12:01 → 12:12 (+11 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 Lagos 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 Lagos.
Adar / Nissan — the Hebrew Months in March 2020
Adar (February – March)
Purim (14th/15th); in leap years Purim is celebrated in Adar II. Rosh Chodesh Adar in March 2020 falls on March 26.
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in March 2020 falls on March 26.
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.
Lagos — March 2020 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in March 2020 in Lagos?
There are 4 Shabbatot in March 2020 in Lagos, falling on March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28. Candle lighting ranges from 18:39 to 18:41 local time (Africa/Lagos time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in March 2020?
In March 2020, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Fast of Esther (March 9); Purim (March 10); Shushan Purim (March 11). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Adar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in March 2020?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in March 2020 falls on March 26, marking the start of Adar.