Pesach 2027 times in Paris

Candle lighting and end of yom tov for the first and last days of Pesach 2027 in Paris, France, plus the latest times to eat and burn chametz.

First days

  • Wednesday 21 April: Candle lighting (first Seder) 20:32
  • Thursday 22 April: Candle lighting, not before (second Seder) 21:43
  • Friday 23 April: Shabbat candles, from an existing flame 20:35
  • Saturday 24 April: Yom tov and Shabbat end 21:47

Last days

  • Tuesday 27 April: Candle lighting 20:41
  • Wednesday 28 April: Candle lighting, not before 21:54
  • Thursday 29 April: Yom tov ends 21:55

Chametz – Wednesday 21 April

  • Latest time to eat chametz (Magen Avraham): 11:05
  • Latest time to eat chametz (Gra): 11:29
  • Latest time to burn chametz (Magen Avraham): 12:27
  • Latest time to burn chametz (Gra): 12:39

Follow your community's custom.

Candle lighting in Paris is 18 minutes before sunset. "Not before" and end times use nightfall (8.5°).

Paris is home to the largest Jewish community in Europe, boasting a vibrant and diverse kosher landscape that makes kosher travel less about searching and more about choosing. This rich environment is a result of centuries of Jewish presence, with communities establishing themselves and growing across the city. Early Jewish settlements were recorded as far back as the Roman era, though the community faced expulsions and re-establishments throughout medieval times. The modern community significantly expanded in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly with immigration from Eastern Europe and North Africa, shaping the diverse Jewish fabric seen today.

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Frequently asked questions

When do I light candles for the first Seder of Pesach 2027 in Paris?

In Paris, candle lighting for the first Seder is at 20:32 on Wednesday 21 April.

When does Pesach 2027 end in Paris?

In Paris, the last day of Pesach ends at 21:55 on Thursday 29 April.

What is the latest time to eat chametz in Paris?

On Wednesday 21 April in Paris: 11:05 according to the Magen Avraham and 11:29 according to the Gra. Follow your community's custom.