Hanukkah 2026
The first Hanukkah candle of 2026 in Auckland is lit at 8:09 PM on Friday 4 December.
Eight nights, from Friday 4 December to Friday 11 December. The first candle is lit as 25 Kislev begins.
Here are the eight Hanukkah candles in Auckland, with the time to light each one.
| Night | Candle | Time to light |
|---|---|---|
| First candleFriday 4 December · 25 KislevCustomarily lit ahead of the Shabbat candles, at candle lighting time, 18 minutes before sunset. | 8:09 PM | |
| Second candleSaturday 5 December · 26 KislevCustomarily lit once Shabbat ends, when the sun is 8.5 degrees below the horizon. | 9:14 PM | |
| Third candleSunday 6 December · 27 KislevCustomarily lit at dusk, in the twilight after sunset. | 8:52 PM | |
| Fourth candleMonday 7 December · 28 KislevCustomarily lit at dusk, in the twilight after sunset. | 8:53 PM | |
| Fifth candleTuesday 8 December · 29 KislevCustomarily lit at dusk, in the twilight after sunset. | 8:54 PM | |
| Sixth candleWednesday 9 December · 30 KislevCustomarily lit at dusk, in the twilight after sunset. | 8:55 PM | |
| Seventh candleThursday 10 December · 1 TevetCustomarily lit at dusk, in the twilight after sunset. | 8:56 PM | |
| Eighth candleFriday 11 December · 2 TevetCustomarily lit ahead of the Shabbat candles, at candle lighting time, 18 minutes before sunset. | 8:15 PM |
The times are worked out for the place's own point at sea level. A local calendar can differ from them by a minute or two.
These are the words said when the candles are lit.
The blessings, Haneirot Halalu and Maoz Tzur, in full with vowel points.
People ask these questions about the Hanukkah candles in Auckland.
What time are the Hanukkah candles lit in Auckland?
In Auckland the first candle of Hanukkah 2026 is lit at 8:09 PM on Friday 4 December 2026. On a weekday night the candles are customarily lit at dusk, in the twilight after sunset, which is 8:52 PM on Sunday 6 December 2026. The table on this page has all eight nights.
When are the Hanukkah candles lit on Friday in Auckland?
On Friday the candles are customarily lit before Shabbat begins, with the Hanukkah candles first and the Shabbat candles after them. In Auckland that is Friday 4 December at 8:09 PM and Friday 11 December at 8:15 PM, the time of Shabbat candle lighting.
When are the Hanukkah candles lit on Saturday night in Auckland?
On Saturday night the candles are customarily lit once Shabbat ends. In Auckland that is Saturday 5 December at 9:14 PM. Communities differ, so follow your own community's calendar.
How many candles are lit on each night of Hanukkah?
The first night has one candle and each night adds one, so the eighth night has eight. The shamash, the helper candle used to light the others, is lit as well and is not counted.