Rosh Hashanah 2026 Holiday Times Released for Israel and Global Cities
As the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah תשפ"ז approaches, precise times for the holiday's commencement and conclusion have been published for major Israeli cities and popular international destinations. The data includes the official start and end times, as well as the Rabbeinu Tam time, a later observance.
In Israel, key cities like Jerusalem will observe the holiday beginning at 6:15 PM and concluding at 7:26 PM. Other cities such as Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Netanya will see the holiday start at 6:31 PM and end at 7:28 PM. Times vary slightly across the country, with Eilat's holiday starting at 6:20 PM and ending at 7:25 PM, while Safed's begins at 6:25 PM and ends at 7:26 PM.
Internationally, the holiday's timing is also listed for various global hubs. Sydney's Rosh Hashanah will commence at 5:15 PM local time and end at 6:22 PM. In New York, the holiday starts at 6:52 PM and concludes at 7:51 PM. Other cities with published times include Bangkok, Los Angeles, Cyprus, Moscow, Budapest, Uman, Rome, London, Paris, and Barcelona, reflecting the widespread observance of the Jewish New Year.