Yom Kippur Start and End Times Announced for 2026
The precise times for the commencement and conclusion of Yom Kippur in 2026 have been released, detailing when the Day of Atonement will begin and end in major Israeli cities. The holy day will commence on Friday, September 20, 2026. In Jerusalem, Yom Kippur will begin at 6:03 PM, while in Tel Aviv, it will start at 6:20 PM. Other cities with their respective start times include Haifa at 6:12 PM, Be'er Sheva at 6:21 PM, Petah Tikva at 6:00 PM, Modi'in at 6:20 PM, Netanya at 6:19 PM, Ashdod at 6:19 PM, Ashkelon at 6:11 PM, Safed at 6:12 PM, Tiberias at 6:10 PM, Eilat at 6:09 PM, and Kiryat Shmona at 6:07 PM.
Yom Kippur will conclude on Saturday, September 21, 2026. The end times are as follows: Jerusalem at 7:14 PM, Tel Aviv at 7:16 PM, Haifa at 7:15 PM, Be'er Sheva at 7:15 PM, Petah Tikva at 7:15 PM, Modi'in at 7:15 PM, Netanya at 7:16 PM, Ashdod at 7:16 PM, Ashkelon at 7:17 PM, Safed at 7:13 PM, Tiberias at 7:13 PM, Eilat at 7:14 PM, and Kiryat Shmona at 7:13 PM. These times are crucial for observant Jews to know when to begin and end fasting and prayer services.
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