What Time Do Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Start and End This Year?

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Enter your zip code to find this year’s High Holidays dates, start times, and end times, so you know when to light candles for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Many Jews light candles in the 18 minute window before sundown, though some authorities say it is permissible to light as early as 75 minutes before sundown. It’s OK to light your candles at sundown, or 18 minutes before the sundown times listed here.

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