Yom Kippur 2025: Global Start and End Times for the Fast Including Israel
Yom Kippur: Observance and Timings Around the World
Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, stands as the most sacred day in the Jewish calendar. Marked by a solemn 25-hour fast, the occasion begins at sunset and concludes at nightfall, with precise times varying across different cities worldwide. This significant period invites observant Jews to atone for the sins of the past year, with customary restrictions on traffic in Israel during the observance.
Yom Kippur Timings in Major Cities
The fast timing is crucial for those observing Yom Kippur. In Israel, the cities have slight variations:
- Jerusalem: Begins 5:44 PM and ends 6:59 PM
- Tel Aviv: Starts at 6:04 PM and concludes at 7:01 PM
- Be’er Sheva: From 6:06 PM to 7:00 PM
- Haifa: 5:55 PM to 7:00 PM
International Yom Kippur Observance
Beyond Israel, Yom Kippur is observed worldwide, with each region adapting its fast times to the local sunset and nightfall.
| City | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 6:19 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Miami | 6:49 PM | 7:40 PM |
| Los Angeles | 6:19 PM | 7:13 PM |
| Washington D.C. | 6:32 PM | 7:28 PM |
| Toronto | 6:40 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Paris | 7:11 PM | 8:14 PM |
| London | 6:20 PM | 7:25 PM |
| Berlin | 6:25 PM | 7:31 PM |
| Melbourne | 6:06 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Buenos Aires | 6:39 PM | 7:39 PM |
| Johannesburg | 5:50 PM | 6:43 PM |
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