Jewish Calendar Nairobi — April 2019
Hebrew calendar for Nairobi with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Adar II.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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1
25 Adar II, 5779
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2
26 Adar II, 5779
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3
27 Adar II, 5779
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4
28 Adar II, 5779
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5
29 Adar II, 5779
🕯 18:25
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6
1 Nissan, 5779
Rosh Chodesh
Tazria
✦ 19:55
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7
2 Nissan, 5779
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8
3 Nissan, 5779
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9
4 Nissan, 5779
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10
5 Nissan, 5779
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11
6 Nissan, 5779
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12
7 Nissan, 5779
🕯 18:23
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13
8 Nissan, 5779
Metzora
✦ 19:53
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14
9 Nissan, 5779
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15
10 Nissan, 5779
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16
11 Nissan, 5779
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17
12 Nissan, 5779
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18
13 Nissan, 5779
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19
14 Nissan, 5779
Erev Pesach
🕯 18:21
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20
15 Nissan, 5779
Pesach
✦ 19:51
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21
16 Nissan, 5779
Pesach
Omer 1
✦ 19:51
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22
17 Nissan, 5779
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 2
✦ 19:51
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23
18 Nissan, 5779
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 3
✦ 19:50
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24
19 Nissan, 5779
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 19:50
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25
20 Nissan, 5779
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 18:20
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26
21 Nissan, 5779
Pesach
Omer 6
🕯 18:20
✦ 19:50
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27
22 Nissan, 5779
Pesach
Omer 7
✦ 19:50
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28
23 Nissan, 5779
Omer 8
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|
29
24 Nissan, 5779
Omer 9
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30
25 Nissan, 5779
Omer 10
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1
26 Nissan, 5779
Omer 11
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2
27 Nissan, 5779
Omer 12
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3
28 Nissan, 5779
Omer 13
🕯 18:19
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4
29 Nissan, 5779
Omer 14
Achrei Mos
✦ 19:49
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5
30 Nissan, 5779
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
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Legend
Nairobi — April 2019 at a Glance
Nairobi has 4 Shabbatot in April 2019 (April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27). Candle lighting moves from 18:25 on April 5 to 18:20 on April 26, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Nairobi changes over the month: from 06:28 sunrise / 18:45 sunset on the 1st (12:16 of daylight) to 06:22 sunrise / 18:37 sunset on the 30th (12:15 of daylight) — a change of −1 minutes across April 2019.
Torah portions read in Nairobi during April 2019: Tazria, Metzora.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 1–10 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| April 2019 in Nairobi | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:20 – 18:25 |
| Hebrew month | Adar II |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Pesach (Apr 19)Pesach (Apr 27–Apr 27)Chol HaMoed Pesach (Apr 25–Apr 25) |
| Rosh Chodesh | April 6 |
| Daylight change | 12:16 → 12:15 (−1 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.
Adar II / Nissan — the Hebrew Months in April 2019
Adar II (February – March)
The leap month added in leap years; Purim is celebrated in this month. Rosh Chodesh Adar II in April 2019 falls on April 6.
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in April 2019 falls on April 6.
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 — April 2019 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in April 2019 in Nairobi?
There are 4 Shabbatot in April 2019 in Nairobi, falling on April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27. Candle lighting ranges from 18:20 to 18:25 local time (Africa/Nairobi time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in April 2019?
In April 2019, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Pesach (April 19); Pesach (April 27–April 27); Chol HaMoed Pesach (April 25–April 25). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Adar II.
When is Rosh Chodesh in April 2019?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in April 2019 falls on April 6, marking the start of Adar II.