Shabbat Times in Kiryat Gat
For Friday 2026-10-09
- Candle lighting: 17:58
- Sunset: 18:16
- Shabbat ends: 18:51
Halachic note
Kiryat Gat follows the local custom of lighting candles 18 minutes before sunset. The Shabbat-end time shown uses tzeit hakochavim (8.5°). A 72-minute alternative is also shown for those who follow that opinion.
Kiryat Gat is home to a diverse and growing Jewish community, from its North African founders to vibrant Chabad, Dati Leumi, and Haredi populations. The city is fully equipped for Shabbat observance with a reliable eruv, numerous synagogues, and plentiful kosher food options.