Pesach 2027 times in London
Candle lighting and end of yom tov for the first and last days of Pesach 2027 in London, United Kingdom, plus the latest times to eat and burn chametz.
First days
- Wednesday 21 April: Candle lighting (first Seder) 19:48
- Thursday 22 April: Candle lighting, not before (second Seder) 21:03
- Friday 23 April: Shabbat candles, from an existing flame 19:52
- Saturday 24 April: Yom tov and Shabbat end 21:07
Last days
- Tuesday 27 April: Candle lighting 19:58
- Wednesday 28 April: Candle lighting, not before 21:15
- Thursday 29 April: Yom tov ends 21:17
Chametz – Wednesday 21 April
- Latest time to eat chametz (Magen Avraham): 10:13
- Latest time to eat chametz (Gra): 10:37
- Latest time to burn chametz (Magen Avraham): 11:36
- Latest time to burn chametz (Gra): 11:48
Follow your community's custom.
Candle lighting in London is 18 minutes before sunset. "Not before" and end times use nightfall (8.5°).
London boasts one of the most established and comprehensive Jewish communities in Europe, primarily concentrated in the north-western suburbs. Areas such as Golders Green, Hendon, Temple Fortune, Edgware, Finchley, and Borehamwood form a significant and continuous Jewish residential and commercial hub, characterized by numerous synagogues, kosher establishments including shops, restaurants, bakeries, and butchers. This extensive infrastructure caters to a diverse range of Jewish life and practice. A distinct, equally vibrant, yet different, Jewish center exists in Stamford Hill, located in the north-east of the city, known for its large Chassidic population and unique communal institutions. In contrast, Central London – encompassing areas like Mayfair, the West End, and the historic City of London – offers a more limited selection of kosher options and several long-standing synagogues, but lacks the concentrated Jewish infrastructure found in the north-west or Stamford Hill.
Pesach programs near London
Frequently asked questions
When do I light candles for the first Seder of Pesach 2027 in London?
In London, candle lighting for the first Seder is at 19:48 on Wednesday 21 April.
When does Pesach 2027 end in London?
In London, the last day of Pesach ends at 21:17 on Thursday 29 April.
What is the latest time to eat chametz in London?
On Wednesday 21 April in London: 10:13 according to the Magen Avraham and 10:37 according to the Gra. Follow your community's custom.