Zmanim TodayChanukah 2026 Candle Lighting in Nes Ziona
Friday, 24 Kislev 5787 (December 4, 2026) – Friday, 1 Tevet 5787 (December 11, 2026)
Night 1 · Friday, 24 Kislev (December 4)
Before Shabbat candles, by 16:16
Night 2 · Saturday, 25 Kislev (December 5)
After Shabbat ends and Havdalah, from 17:15
Night 3 · Sunday, 26 Kislev (December 6)
Sunset 16:36 · nightfall 17:15
Night 4 · Monday, 27 Kislev (December 7)
Sunset 16:36 · nightfall 17:15
Night 5 · Tuesday, 28 Kislev (December 8)
Sunset 16:36 · nightfall 17:16
Night 6 · Wednesday, 29 Kislev (December 9)
Sunset 16:36 · nightfall 17:16
Night 7 · Thursday, 30 Kislev (December 10)
Sunset 16:36 · nightfall 17:16
Night 8 · Friday, 1 Tevet (December 11)
Before Shabbat candles, by 16:17
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Questions
When is the first Chanukah candle in Nes Ziona in 2026?
The first candle is lit on Friday, December 4, 2026 (24 Kislev), before Shabbat candles: in Nes Ziona by 16:16. Use candles that will burn until at least half an hour after nightfall.
When do we light on Saturday night?
On Saturday night, December 5, light after Shabbat ends: in Nes Ziona from 17:15. Customs differ on whether Havdalah or Chanukah candles come first.
What time do we light on weeknights?
Some light at sunset, others at nightfall. Both times are shown for each night. The candles must burn at least 30 minutes after nightfall.
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