Question 1

Is Shabbat over right now?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your location. Shabbat ends at a different time in every city, approximately 42 minutes after sunset on Saturday evening. This site calculates it automatically based on your location.

Question 2

When does Shabbat start and end?

Accepted Answer

Shabbat starts 18 minutes before sunset on Friday (candle lighting) and ends approximately 42 minutes after sunset on Saturday (havdalah). Times vary by location and time of year.

Question 3

Can I text my friend who keeps Shabbat?

Accepted Answer

If Shabbat is over in your friend's location, yes! Shabbat-observant Jews don't use phones from Friday evening (18 minutes before sunset) until Saturday night (about 42 minutes after sunset).

Question 4

Does this site collect my data?

Accepted Answer

No. This site estimates your location from your IP address solely to calculate Shabbat times. No personal data is collected, stored, or shared. All calculations happen in your browser.

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