Shabbat Times Washington DC 2020 — Full Year Schedule
The complete 2020 Shabbat calendar for Washington DC: candle-lighting and Havdalah times for all 52 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 Washington DC's exact coordinates (38.9072°N, -77.0369°E, elevation 22m) 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 Washington DC in 2020?
The table above lists the Shabbat candle-lighting time for every Friday of 2020 in Washington DC, calculated from precise NOAA solar algorithms for the city's exact coordinates and elevation, 18 minutes before sunset.
What time is Havdalah in Washington DC in 2020?
Havdalah times for every Saturday night of 2020 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 Washington DC, 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 52 weeks of 2020 are computed the same way, using the same algorithm as our weekly Washington DC page. Daylight saving time is already reflected in the times shown.