Pesach 2027 times in San Francisco
Candle lighting and end of yom tov for the first and last days of Pesach 2027 in San Francisco, United States, plus the latest times to eat and burn chametz.
First days
- Wednesday 21 April: Candle lighting (first Seder) 19:32
- Thursday 22 April: Candle lighting, not before (second Seder) 20:33
- Friday 23 April: Shabbat candles, from an existing flame 19:34
- Saturday 24 April: Yom tov and Shabbat end 20:35
Last days
- Tuesday 27 April: Candle lighting 19:38
- Wednesday 28 April: Candle lighting, not before 20:39
- Thursday 29 April: Yom tov ends 20:40
Chametz – Wednesday 21 April
- Latest time to eat chametz (Magen Avraham): 10:30
- Latest time to eat chametz (Gra): 10:54
- Latest time to burn chametz (Magen Avraham): 11:49
- Latest time to burn chametz (Gra): 12:01
Follow your community's custom.
Candle lighting in San Francisco is 18 minutes before sunset. "Not before" and end times use nightfall (8.5°).
San Francisco, a city renowned for its innovation and cultural dynamism, also boasts a profound and multifaceted Jewish history that commenced with the California Gold Rush. Jewish immigrants arrived in significant numbers in the mid-19th century, drawn by the promise of prosperity, and quickly integrated into the burgeoning city. They were instrumental in establishing various sectors, from commerce and finance to cultural institutions and philanthropic organizations. Early Jewish communities, often Sephardic and Ashkenazi, quickly founded benevolent societies, hospitals, and synagogues, many of which remain cornerstones of Jewish life today. Major early congregations like Congregation Emanu-El (founded 1850) and Congregation Sherith Israel (founded 1851) reflect this deep historical presence, shaping the city's social and economic fabric.
Pesach programs near San Francisco
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Frequently asked questions
When do I light candles for the first Seder of Pesach 2027 in San Francisco?
In San Francisco, candle lighting for the first Seder is at 19:32 on Wednesday 21 April.
When does Pesach 2027 end in San Francisco?
In San Francisco, the last day of Pesach ends at 20:40 on Thursday 29 April.
What is the latest time to eat chametz in San Francisco?
On Wednesday 21 April in San Francisco: 10:30 according to the Magen Avraham and 10:54 according to the Gra. Follow your community's custom.