Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Times in Des Moines, IA
Candle Lighting
7:31 PM
Havdalah
8:33 PM
42 min
8:41 PM
50 min
Upcoming Shabbat Times in Des Moines
Upcoming Shabbat Times
| Date | Parsha | Candle Lighting | Havdalah (42) | Havdalah (50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 10, 2026 23 Nisan 5786 | Parashat Shmini | 7:31 PM | 8:33 PM | 8:41 PM |
April 17, 2026 30 Nisan 5786 | Parashat Tazria-Metzora | 7:39 PM | 8:41 PM | 8:49 PM |
April 24, 2026 7 Iyyar 5786 | Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim | 7:47 PM | 8:48 PM | 8:56 PM |
May 1, 2026 14 Iyyar 5786 | Parashat Emor | 7:54 PM | 8:56 PM | 9:04 PM |
April 10, 2026
23 Nisan 5786
Parashat Shmini
Candles
7:31 PM
Havdalah 42
8:33 PM
Havdalah 50
8:41 PM
April 17, 2026
30 Nisan 5786
Candles
7:39 PM
Havdalah 42
8:41 PM
Havdalah 50
8:49 PM
April 24, 2026
7 Iyyar 5786
Candles
7:47 PM
Havdalah 42
8:48 PM
Havdalah 50
8:56 PM
May 1, 2026
14 Iyyar 5786
Candles
7:54 PM
Havdalah 42
8:56 PM
Havdalah 50
9:04 PM
Shabbat Times in Cities Near Des Moines
About Shabbat in Des Moines
This page provides accurate weekly Shabbat candle lighting and Havdalah times for the Jewish community in Des Moines, IA. Times are calculated using precise astronomical data based on the geographic coordinates of Des Moines (41.59°N, 93.63°W) in the America/Chicago timezone.
In Des Moines, Shabbat candle lighting is observed 18 minutes before sunset on Friday evening. This week, candles are lit at 7:31 PM on April 10, 2026, when Parashat Shmini is read.
Havdalah times are shown for both 42 minutes after sunset (8:33 PM) and 50 minutes after sunset (8:41 PM), also known as Rabbeinu Tam, to accommodate the customs of different communities in IA.
The times on this page update automatically each week. Bookmark this page to always have the current Shabbat schedule for Des Moines, IA at your fingertips.