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Shabbat Times Cancun
This week's candle lighting and havdalah for Cancun, the next 12 weeks, and the towns down the Riviera Maya.
This week · Shabbat and Sukkot
14 Tishrei 5787
Cancun · Friday, September 25 · light candles
6:22 PM
18 minutes before sunset (6:40 PM). Sukkot begins with Shabbat, so the weekend runs to Sunday night.
- Sat, Sep 26, after 7:13 PMThe second day of Sukkot begins: light from an existing flame. No havdalah tonight.
- Sun, Sep 27, 7:12 PMYom tov ends. Havdalah.
✓ A second, independent calculation gives 6:23 PM, a minute later.
Along the Riviera Maya this Friday
- Cancun6:22 PM
- Isla Mujeres6:22 PM
- Playa del Carmen6:23 PM
- Cozumel6:23 PM
- Tulum6:25 PM
Tulum lights 3 minutes after Cancun.
The clock in Cancun
No daylight saving. UTC−5 all year: the same time as New York from November 1 to March 14, an hour behind the rest of the year.
Candles move 89 minutes a year, 5:46 PM in mid-November to 7:15 PM in early July.
Shabbat services in Cancun and the Riviera Maya
- Chabad Jewish Center of Cancun, Plaza Kukulkan, km 13 of the Hotel ZoneFriday: Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat at candle lighting, then Shabbat dinnerSaturday: Shacharit 9:45 AM, then lunchMeals are paid for and booked by Wednesday evening
- Chabad Lubavitch of Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen, 10th Avenida Norte between Calle 6 and 8, second floorFriday: Mincha at candle lighting, Kabbalat Shabbat right after, then dinnerSaturday: Shacharit 10:00 AM, Kiddush lunch about 12:30 PM
- Chabad of Cozumel, San Miguel de Cozumel, 5a Avenida SurA synagogue with a minyan in the Chabad HouseShabbat meals booked ahead on its site
From each congregation's own website, checked September 23, 2026. Confirm with them before you travel.
The next 12 weeks in Cancun
| Friday | Torah portion | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Hebrew date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2Shemini Atzeret, then Simchat Torah | Shemini Atzeret, then Simchat Torah | 6:16 PM | Sun 7:05 PMlight again Saturday after 7:06 PM | 21 Tishrei |
| Oct 9Bereshit | Bereshit | 6:09 PM | 7:00 PM | 28 Tishrei |
| Oct 16Noach | Noach | 6:04 PM | 6:55 PM | 5 Cheshvan |
| Oct 23Lech-Lecha | Lech-Lecha | 5:58 PM | 6:50 PM | 12 Cheshvan |
| Oct 30Vayera | Vayera | 5:54 PM | 6:46 PM | 19 Cheshvan |
| Nov 6Chayei Sara | Chayei Sara | 5:50 PM | 6:43 PM | 26 Cheshvan |
| Nov 13Toldot | Toldot | 5:48 PM | 6:41 PM | 3 Kislev |
| Nov 20Vayetzei | Vayetzei | 5:46 PM | 6:40 PM | 10 Kislev |
| Nov 27Vayishlach | Vayishlach | 5:46 PM | 6:40 PM | 17 Kislev |
| Dec 4VayeshevChanukah, first candle before Shabbat | VayeshevChanukah, first candle before Shabbat | 5:47 PM | 6:41 PM | 24 Kislev |
| Dec 11MiketzChanukah, eighth candle before Shabbat | MiketzChanukah, eighth candle before Shabbat | 5:48 PM | 6:43 PM | 1 Tevet |
| Dec 18Vayigash | Vayigash | 5:51 PM | 6:46 PM | 8 Tevet |
How the times are worked out
18 minutes before sunset in Cancun
Sunset is worked out for Cancun's coordinates, 21.17° N, 86.85° W, with @hebcal/core, the open-source calculation behind hebcal.com, and every time is shown on local clocks (America/Cancun). Shabbat ends at nightfall, when the sun is 8.5 degrees below the horizon and three stars would be out.
Eighteen minutes is the usual custom in most of the world. Israeli calendars print 20 for most cities, and Jerusalem lights 40 minutes before sunset and Haifa 30, so those pages use their own number instead.
Each Friday is also worked out a second way, with this site's own sunrise equation, and the two are compared whenever the page is built. Some communities wait longer before havdalah, so treat the minute as close rather than binding, and follow your own community's calendar.
Near Cancun this Friday
- MiamiFL, USA6:55 PM
- Miami BeachFL, USA6:55 PM
- AventuraFL, USA6:55 PM
- Hallandale BeachFL, USA6:55 PM
- Sunny Isles BeachFL, USA6:55 PM
- HollywoodFL, USA6:55 PM
Away for Shabbat
- BahamasNassau6:44 PM
- Costa RicaSan José5:12 PM
- Turks and CaicosProvidenciales6:24 PM
- Punta CanaDominican Republic6:09 PM
- ArubaOranjestad6:16 PM
Candle lighting this Friday, each for its own coordinates and custom. All cities on the list
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Shabbat in Cancun: quick answers
What time is candle lighting in Cancun this Friday?+
In Cancun, candle lighting on Friday, September 25, 2026 is at 6:22 PM, 18 minutes before sunset. Sukkot begins with Shabbat, so candles are lit again after 7:13 PM on Saturday, and yom tov ends at 7:12 PM on Sunday.
What time does Shabbat end in Cancun?+
This week Shabbat runs straight into the second day of Sukkot, so there is no havdalah on Saturday night. Candles are lit again after 7:13 PM, from an existing flame, and yom tov ends at 7:12 PM on Sunday.
Does Cancun change its clocks?+
No. Cancun keeps UTC−5 all year, with no daylight saving, so it is the same time as New York from November 1 to March 14, an hour behind the rest of the year.
Why 18 minutes before sunset?+
Eighteen minutes is the usual custom in most of the world. Israeli calendars print 20 for most cities, and Jerusalem lights 40 minutes before sunset and Haifa 30, so those pages use their own number instead.
Where can a visitor go for Shabbat services in Cancun and the Riviera Maya?+
Chabad Jewish Center of Cancun (Plaza Kukulkan, km 13 of the Hotel Zone): Friday: Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat at candle lighting, then Shabbat dinner. Saturday: Shacharit 9:45 AM, then lunch. Meals are paid for and booked by Wednesday evening. Chabad Lubavitch of Playa del Carmen (Playa del Carmen, 10th Avenida Norte between Calle 6 and 8, second floor): Friday: Mincha at candle lighting, Kabbalat Shabbat right after, then dinner. Saturday: Shacharit 10:00 AM, Kiddush lunch about 12:30 PM. Chabad of Cozumel (San Miguel de Cozumel, 5a Avenida Sur): A synagogue with a minyan in the Chabad House. Shabbat meals booked ahead on its site. Each is taken from the congregation's own website. Confirm with them before you travel.
Are these times exact?+
They are worked out for Cancun's coordinates the way Hebcal works them out, and checked against a second, independent calculation. Your community's own calendar is the authority for observance.
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