Jewish Calendar Taipei — April 2018
Hebrew calendar for Taipei with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
26
10 Nissan, 5778
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27
11 Nissan, 5778
|
28
12 Nissan, 5778
|
29
13 Nissan, 5778
|
30
14 Nissan, 5778
Erev Pesach
🕯 17:51
|
31
15 Nissan, 5778
Pesach
✦ 19:21
|
1
16 Nissan, 5778
Pesach
Omer 1
✦ 19:22
|
|
2
17 Nissan, 5778
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 2
✦ 19:22
|
3
18 Nissan, 5778
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 3
✦ 19:23
|
4
19 Nissan, 5778
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 19:23
|
5
20 Nissan, 5778
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 17:54
|
6
21 Nissan, 5778
Pesach
Omer 6
🕯 17:54
✦ 19:24
|
7
22 Nissan, 5778
Pesach
Omer 7
✦ 19:24
|
8
23 Nissan, 5778
Omer 8
|
|
9
24 Nissan, 5778
Omer 9
|
10
25 Nissan, 5778
Omer 10
|
11
26 Nissan, 5778
Omer 11
|
12
27 Nissan, 5778
Omer 12
|
13
28 Nissan, 5778
Omer 13
🕯 17:57
|
14
29 Nissan, 5778
Omer 14
Shmini
✦ 19:28
|
15
30 Nissan, 5778
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
|
|
16
1 Iyar, 5778
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
|
17
2 Iyar, 5778
Omer 17
|
18
3 Iyar, 5778
Omer 18
|
19
4 Iyar, 5778
Omer 19
|
20
5 Iyar, 5778
Omer 20
🕯 18:00
|
21
6 Iyar, 5778
Omer 21
Tazria Metzora
✦ 19:31
|
22
7 Iyar, 5778
Omer 22
|
|
23
8 Iyar, 5778
Omer 23
|
24
9 Iyar, 5778
Omer 24
|
25
10 Iyar, 5778
Omer 25
|
26
11 Iyar, 5778
Omer 26
|
27
12 Iyar, 5778
Omer 27
🕯 18:04
|
28
13 Iyar, 5778
Omer 28
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 19:34
|
29
14 Iyar, 5778
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 19:35
|
|
30
15 Iyar, 5778
Omer 30
|
1
16 Iyar, 5778
Omer 31
|
2
17 Iyar, 5778
Omer 32
|
3
18 Iyar, 5778
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 19:37
|
4
19 Iyar, 5778
Omer 34
🕯 18:07
|
5
20 Iyar, 5778
Omer 35
Emor
✦ 19:38
|
6
21 Iyar, 5778
Omer 36
|
Legend
Taipei — April 2018 at a Glance
Taipei has 4 Shabbatot in April 2018 (April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28). Candle lighting moves from 17:54 on April 5 to 18:04 on April 27, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Taipei changes over the month: from 05:45 sunrise / 18:10 sunset on the 1st (12:24 of daylight) to 05:18 sunrise / 18:23 sunset on the 30th (13:04 of daylight) — a change of +40 minutes across April 2018.
Torah portions read in Taipei during April 2018: Shmini, Tazria Metzora, Achrei Mos Kedoshim.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 1–30 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| April 2018 in Taipei | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:54 – 18:04 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach (Apr 7–Apr 7)Chol HaMoed Pesach (Apr 5–Apr 5)Pesach Sheni (Apr 29) |
| Rosh Chodesh | April 15, April 16 |
| Daylight change | 12:24 → 13:04 (+40 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 Taipei 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 Taipei.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in April 2018
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in April 2018 falls on April 15 and April 16.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in April 2018 falls on April 15 and April 16.
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.
Taipei — April 2018 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in April 2018 in Taipei?
There are 4 Shabbatot in April 2018 in Taipei, falling on April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28. Candle lighting ranges from 17:54 to 18:04 local time (Asia/Taipei time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in April 2018?
In April 2018, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach (April 7–April 7); Chol HaMoed Pesach (April 5–April 5); Pesach Sheni (April 29). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in April 2018?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in April 2018 falls on April 15 and April 16, marking the start of Nissan.