Jewish Calendar Sydney — April 2009
Hebrew calendar for Sydney with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
30
5 Nissan, 5769
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31
6 Nissan, 5769
|
1
7 Nissan, 5769
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2
8 Nissan, 5769
|
3
9 Nissan, 5769
🕯 18:30
|
4
10 Nissan, 5769
Tzav
✦ 19:58
|
5
11 Nissan, 5769
|
|
6
12 Nissan, 5769
|
7
13 Nissan, 5769
|
8
14 Nissan, 5769
Erev Pesach
🕯 17:23
|
9
15 Nissan, 5769
Pesach
✦ 18:52
|
10
16 Nissan, 5769
Pesach
Omer 1
🕯 17:21
✦ 18:51
|
11
17 Nissan, 5769
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 2
✦ 18:49
|
12
18 Nissan, 5769
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 3
✦ 18:48
|
|
13
19 Nissan, 5769
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 18:47
|
14
20 Nissan, 5769
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 17:16
|
15
21 Nissan, 5769
Pesach
Omer 6
✦ 18:44
|
16
22 Nissan, 5769
Pesach
Omer 7
✦ 18:43
|
17
23 Nissan, 5769
Omer 8
🕯 17:12
|
18
24 Nissan, 5769
Omer 9
Shmini
✦ 18:41
|
19
25 Nissan, 5769
Omer 10
|
|
20
26 Nissan, 5769
Omer 11
|
21
27 Nissan, 5769
Omer 12
|
22
28 Nissan, 5769
Omer 13
|
23
29 Nissan, 5769
Omer 14
|
24
30 Nissan, 5769
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
🕯 17:04
|
25
1 Iyar, 5769
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
Tazria Metzora
✦ 18:33
|
26
2 Iyar, 5769
Omer 17
|
|
27
3 Iyar, 5769
Omer 18
|
28
4 Iyar, 5769
Omer 19
|
29
5 Iyar, 5769
Omer 20
|
30
6 Iyar, 5769
Omer 21
|
1
7 Iyar, 5769
Omer 22
🕯 16:56
|
2
8 Iyar, 5769
Omer 23
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 18:25
|
3
9 Iyar, 5769
Omer 24
|
Legend
Sydney — April 2009 at a Glance
Sydney has 4 Shabbatot in April 2009 (April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25). Candle lighting moves from 18:30 on April 3 to 17:04 on April 24, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Sydney changes over the month: from 07:06 sunrise / 18:50 sunset on the 1st (11:44 of daylight) to 06:28 sunrise / 17:15 sunset on the 30th (10:47 of daylight) — a change of −57 minutes across April 2009.
Torah portions read in Sydney during April 2009: Tzav, Shmini, Tazria Metzora.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 1–21 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| April 2009 in Sydney | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:04 – 18:30 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Pesach (Apr 8)Pesach (Apr 16–Apr 16)Chol HaMoed Pesach (Apr 14–Apr 14) |
| Rosh Chodesh | April 24, April 25 |
| Daylight change | 11:44 → 10:47 (−57 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 Sydney 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 Sydney.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in April 2009
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in April 2009 falls on April 24 and April 25.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in April 2009 falls on April 24 and April 25.
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.
Sydney — April 2009 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in April 2009 in Sydney?
There are 4 Shabbatot in April 2009 in Sydney, falling on April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25. Candle lighting ranges from 17:04 to 18:30 local time (Australia/Sydney time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in April 2009?
In April 2009, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Pesach (April 8); Pesach (April 16–April 16); Chol HaMoed Pesach (April 14–April 14). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in April 2009?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in April 2009 falls on April 24 and April 25, marking the start of Nissan.