The complete 2016 Shabbat calendar for Barcelona: candle-lighting and Havdalah times for all 53 weeks of the year, with the weekly Torah portion and holiday Shabbatot flagged. Candle lighting is listed 18 minutes before sunset; Havdalah follows Tzais HaKochavim (72 minutes / 8.5°).
Every time above is computed from NOAA solar position algorithms for Barcelona's exact coordinates (41.3851°N, 2.1734°E, elevation 12m) and its time zone, including daylight saving changes automatically. Candle lighting follows the local community custom of 18 minutes before sunset.
What time is candle lighting in Barcelona in 2016?
The table above lists the Shabbat candle-lighting time for every Friday of 2016 in Barcelona, calculated from precise NOAA solar algorithms for the city's exact coordinates and elevation, 18 minutes before sunset.
What time is Havdalah in Barcelona in 2016?
Havdalah times for every Saturday night of 2016 are listed in the table above, calculated at 72 minutes after sunset (Tzais 8.5 degrees). Many communities follow Rabbeinu Tam — about 50 minutes later.
Why do Shabbat times change every week?
Sunset shifts throughout the year as the Earth tilts on its axis, and the shift is larger the farther a city is from the equator. In Barcelona, candle lighting and Havdalah can move by an hour or more between the shortest and longest weeks of the year.
Are these times accurate for the entire year?
Yes. All 53 weeks of 2016 are computed the same way, using the same algorithm as our weekly Barcelona page. Daylight saving time is already reflected in the times shown.