Jewish Calendar Nairobi — October 2016
Hebrew calendar for Nairobi with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Elul.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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26
23 Elul, 5776
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27
24 Elul, 5776
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28
25 Elul, 5776
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29
26 Elul, 5776
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30
27 Elul, 5776
🕯 18:13
|
1
28 Elul, 5776
Nitzavim
✦ 19:43
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2
29 Elul, 5776
Erev Rosh Hashana
🕯 18:13
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|
3
1 Tishrei, 5777
Rosh Hashana
✦ 19:42
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4
2 Tishrei, 5777
Rosh Hashana
✦ 19:42
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5
3 Tishrei, 5777
Fast of Gedaliah
|
6
4 Tishrei, 5777
|
7
5 Tishrei, 5777
🕯 18:11
|
8
6 Tishrei, 5777
Vayeilech
✦ 19:41
|
9
7 Tishrei, 5777
|
|
10
8 Tishrei, 5777
|
11
9 Tishrei, 5777
Erev Yom Kippur
🕯 18:10
|
12
10 Tishrei, 5777
Yom Kippur
✦ 19:40
|
13
11 Tishrei, 5777
|
14
12 Tishrei, 5777
🕯 18:10
|
15
13 Tishrei, 5777
Ha'Azinu
✦ 19:40
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16
14 Tishrei, 5777
Erev Sukkot
🕯 18:09
|
|
17
15 Tishrei, 5777
Sukkot
✦ 19:39
|
18
16 Tishrei, 5777
Sukkot
✦ 19:39
|
19
17 Tishrei, 5777
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:39
|
20
18 Tishrei, 5777
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:39
|
21
19 Tishrei, 5777
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
🕯 18:09
✦ 19:39
|
22
20 Tishrei, 5777
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:39
|
23
21 Tishrei, 5777
Hoshana Rabbah
🕯 18:08
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|
24
22 Tishrei, 5777
Shmini Atzeret
✦ 19:38
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25
23 Tishrei, 5777
Simchat Torah
✦ 19:38
|
26
24 Tishrei, 5777
|
27
25 Tishrei, 5777
|
28
26 Tishrei, 5777
🕯 18:08
|
29
27 Tishrei, 5777
Bereshis
✦ 19:38
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30
28 Tishrei, 5777
|
|
31
29 Tishrei, 5777
|
1
30 Tishrei, 5777
Rosh Chodesh
|
2
1 Cheshvan, 5777
Rosh Chodesh
|
3
2 Cheshvan, 5777
|
4
3 Cheshvan, 5777
🕯 18:08
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5
4 Cheshvan, 5777
Noach
✦ 19:38
|
6
5 Cheshvan, 5777
|
Legend
Nairobi — October 2016 at a Glance
Nairobi has 5 Shabbatot in October 2016 (October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29). Candle lighting moves from 18:13 on October 2 to 18:08 on October 28, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Nairobi changes over the month: from 06:13 sunrise / 18:31 sunset on the 1st (12:18 of daylight) to 06:05 sunrise / 18:26 sunset on the 31st (12:20 of daylight) — a change of +3 minutes across October 2016.
Torah portions read in Nairobi during October 2016: Nitzavim, Vayeilech, Ha'Azinu, Bereshis.
| October 2016 in Nairobi | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:08 – 18:13 |
| Hebrew month | Elul |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Rosh Hashana (Oct 2)Rosh Hashana (Oct 4–Oct 4)Fast of Gedaliah (Oct 5)Erev Yom Kippur (Oct 11)Yom Kippur (Oct 12)Erev Sukkot (Oct 16)Sukkot (Oct 18–Oct 18)Chol HaMoed Sukkot (Oct 22–Oct 22)Hoshana Rabbah (Oct 23)Shmini Atzeret (Oct 24)Simchat Torah (Oct 25) |
| Daylight change | 12:18 → 12:20 (+3 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 Nairobi 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 Nairobi.
Elul / Tishrei — the Hebrew Months in October 2016
Elul (August – September)
The month of repentance and shofar blowing before the High Holidays.
Tishrei (September – October)
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shmini Atzeret.
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.
Nairobi — October 2016 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in October 2016 in Nairobi?
There are 5 Shabbatot in October 2016 in Nairobi, falling on October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29. Candle lighting ranges from 18:08 to 18:13 local time (Africa/Nairobi time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in October 2016?
In October 2016, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Rosh Hashana (October 2); Rosh Hashana (October 4–October 4); Fast of Gedaliah (October 5); Erev Yom Kippur (October 11); Yom Kippur (October 12); Erev Sukkot (October 16); Sukkot (October 18–October 18); Chol HaMoed Sukkot (October 22–October 22); Hoshana Rabbah (October 23); Shmini Atzeret (October 24); Simchat Torah (October 25). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Elul.