Jewish Calendar Vienna — December 2016
Hebrew calendar for Vienna with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Kislev.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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28
27 Cheshvan, 5777
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29
28 Cheshvan, 5777
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30
29 Cheshvan, 5777
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1
1 Kislev, 5777
Rosh Chodesh
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2
2 Kislev, 5777
🕯 15:47
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3
3 Kislev, 5777
Toldos
✦ 17:16
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4
4 Kislev, 5777
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5
5 Kislev, 5777
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6
6 Kislev, 5777
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7
7 Kislev, 5777
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8
8 Kislev, 5777
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9
9 Kislev, 5777
🕯 15:45
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10
10 Kislev, 5777
Vayetzei
✦ 17:15
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11
11 Kislev, 5777
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12
12 Kislev, 5777
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13
13 Kislev, 5777
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14
14 Kislev, 5777
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15
15 Kislev, 5777
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16
16 Kislev, 5777
🕯 15:46
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17
17 Kislev, 5777
Vayishlach
✦ 17:16
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18
18 Kislev, 5777
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19
19 Kislev, 5777
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20
20 Kislev, 5777
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21
21 Kislev, 5777
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22
22 Kislev, 5777
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23
23 Kislev, 5777
🕯 15:49
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24
24 Kislev, 5777
Vayeshev
✦ 17:19
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25
25 Kislev, 5777
Chanukah
✦ 17:20
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26
26 Kislev, 5777
Chanukah
✦ 17:21
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27
27 Kislev, 5777
Chanukah
✦ 17:21
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28
28 Kislev, 5777
Chanukah
✦ 17:22
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29
29 Kislev, 5777
Chanukah
✦ 17:23
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30
1 Tevet, 5777
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
🕯 15:54
✦ 17:24
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31
2 Tevet, 5777
Chanukah
Miketz
✦ 17:25
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1
3 Tevet, 5777
Chanukah
✦ 17:26
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Legend
Vienna — December 2016 at a Glance
Vienna has 5 Shabbatot in December 2016 (December 3, December 10, December 17, December 24, December 31). Candle lighting moves from 15:47 on December 2 to 15:54 on December 30, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Vienna changes over the month: from 07:21 sunrise / 16:05 sunset on the 1st (8:44 of daylight) to 07:42 sunrise / 16:13 sunset on the 31st (8:31 of daylight) — a change of −13 minutes across December 2016.
Torah portions read in Vienna during December 2016: Toldos, Vayetzei, Vayishlach, Vayeshev, Miketz.
| December 2016 in Vienna | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | December 3, December 10, December 17, December 24, December 31 |
| Candle lighting range | 15:45 – 15:54 |
| Hebrew month | Kislev |
| Holidays & observances | Chanukah (Dec 31–Dec 31) |
| Rosh Chodesh | December 1, December 30 |
| Daylight change | 8:44 → 8:31 (−13 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 Vienna 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 Vienna.
Kislev / Tevet — the Hebrew Months in December 2016
Kislev (November – December)
Hanukkah begins on the 25th. Rosh Chodesh Kislev in December 2016 falls on December 1 and December 30.
Tevet (December – January)
Hanukkah ends; the Fast of the 10th of Tevet. Rosh Chodesh Tevet in December 2016 falls on December 1 and December 30.
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.
Vienna — December 2016 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in December 2016 in Vienna?
There are 5 Shabbatot in December 2016 in Vienna, falling on December 3, December 10, December 17, December 24, December 31. Candle lighting ranges from 15:45 to 15:54 local time (Europe/Vienna time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in December 2016?
In December 2016, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chanukah (December 31–December 31). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Kislev.
When is Rosh Chodesh in December 2016?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in December 2016 falls on December 1 and December 30, marking the start of Kislev.