Zmanim in San Francisco Today
סן פרנסיסקו, USA · Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 25 Tishrei, 5787
Full Zmanim for October 6, 2026
| Zman | Time |
|---|---|
| Alot HaShachar | 05:57 |
| Misheyakir | 06:22 |
| Sunrise (Netz) | 07:09 |
| Latest Shema (GRA) | 10:03 |
| Latest Tefillah (GRA) | 11:01 |
| Chatzos | 12:57 |
| Mincha Gedola | 13:26 |
| Mincha Ketana | 16:20 |
| Plag HaMincha | 17:33 |
| Sunset (Shkiah) | 18:45 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (8.5° GRA) | 19:23 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (72 min) | 19:57 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (16.1° Rabbeinu Tam) | 20:02 |
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About Jewish Prayer Times in San Francisco
The Zmanim (halachic times) above are calculated for San Francisco's exact coordinates (latitude 37.7749, longitude -122.4194, elevation 16m) using the NOAA Solar Calculator. The times are recomputed each day from the sun's actual position, so they remain accurate year-round without any manual adjustment.
How to Use These Prayer Times
- Alot HaShachar — the earliest time for most morning mitzvot.
- Misheyakir — the earliest time to put on tzitzit and tefillin.
- Sof Zman K'riat Shema — the deadline to recite the morning Shema; the earliest time to say Shema is from sunrise (netz hachama). Do not delay past this deadline.
- Chatzos — divides morning from afternoon; the latest time for certain daytime mitzvot.
- Mincha Gedola / Ketana — the window for the afternoon prayer (Mincha); Mincha Gedola is the earliest time, Mincha Ketana is the preferred time.
- Tzait HaKochavim — nightfall; the end of Shabbat, Yom Tov, and fast days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in San Francisco?
Today, sunrise (netz hachama) in San Francisco is at 07:09.
What is the latest time to say Shema in San Francisco?
The latest time to recite the morning Shema (Sof Zman K'riat Shema, GRA opinion) in San Francisco today is 10:03. The earliest time to say Shema is from sunrise (netz hachama) at 07:09.
What time is Chatzos in San Francisco?
Chatzos (halachic midday) in San Francisco today is at 12:57.
What time is Mincha in San Francisco?
The Mincha prayer window in San Francisco begins at Mincha Gedola (13:26) and the preferred time is Mincha Ketana (16:20).
What time is Tzait HaKochavim in San Francisco?
Tzait HaKochavim (nightfall, when three stars are visible) in San Francisco today is at 19:57 (72-minute opinion).