Pesach 2027 times in Chicago
Candle lighting and end of yom tov for the first and last days of Pesach 2027 in Chicago, United States, plus the latest times to eat and burn chametz.
First days
- Wednesday 21 April: Candle lighting (first Seder) 19:20
- Thursday 22 April: Candle lighting, not before (second Seder) 20:23
- Friday 23 April: Shabbat candles, from an existing flame 19:22
- Saturday 24 April: Yom tov and Shabbat end 20:25
Last days
- Tuesday 27 April: Candle lighting 19:26
- Wednesday 28 April: Candle lighting, not before 20:30
- Thursday 29 April: Yom tov ends 20:32
Chametz – Wednesday 21 April
- Latest time to eat chametz (Magen Avraham): 10:09
- Latest time to eat chametz (Gra): 10:33
- Latest time to burn chametz (Magen Avraham): 11:29
- Latest time to burn chametz (Gra): 11:41
Follow your community's custom.
Candle lighting in Chicago is 18 minutes before sunset. "Not before" and end times use nightfall (8.5°).
Chicago, a vibrant metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan, boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with a dynamic Jewish community. Jewish immigrants began arriving in significant numbers in the mid-19th century, with the first recorded Jewish residents dating back to the 1840s. Early communities primarily settled in the Near West Side, particularly around Maxwell Street, establishing synagogues, benevolent societies, and businesses that quickly became cornerstones of the city's cultural and economic fabric. This initial wave of German Jewish immigration was later augmented by a larger influx of Eastern European Jews, further diversifying the community and expanding its reach.
Pesach programs near Chicago
Frequently asked questions
When do I light candles for the first Seder of Pesach 2027 in Chicago?
In Chicago, candle lighting for the first Seder is at 19:20 on Wednesday 21 April.
When does Pesach 2027 end in Chicago?
In Chicago, the last day of Pesach ends at 20:32 on Thursday 29 April.
What is the latest time to eat chametz in Chicago?
On Wednesday 21 April in Chicago: 10:09 according to the Magen Avraham and 10:33 according to the Gra. Follow your community's custom.