Yom Kippur 2025: Global Fast Start and End Times in Israel
Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is acknowledged as the most sacred day in the Jewish calendar. This significant occasion involves a 25-hour fast, commencing at sunset and concluding at nightfall. Observances may vary by city, leading to different start and end times.
Yom Kippur 2025: Fast Times in Israel
In Israel, specific times for the fast in various cities are as follows:
- Jerusalem: Starts at 5:44 P.M., ends at 6:59 P.M.
- Tel Aviv: Begins at 6:04 P.M., concludes at 7:01 P.M.
- Haifa: Runs from 5:55 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
- Be’er Sheva: Observed from 6:06 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Global Observance of Yom Kippur 2025
The fast is not limited to Israel. Major cities around the world have their own designated times:
- New York City: Fast starts at 6:19 P.M., ends at 7:16 P.M.
- Miami: Begins at 6:49 P.M., concludes at 7:40 P.M.
- Los Angeles: Observed from 6:19 P.M. to 7:13 P.M.
- Washington D.C.: Fast runs from 6:32 P.M. to 7:28 P.M.
- Toronto: Starts at 6:40 P.M., ends at 7:38 P.M.
- Paris: Observed from 7:11 P.M. to 8:14 P.M.
- London: Runs from 6:20 P.M. to 7:25 P.M.
- Berlin: Begins at 6:25 P.M., ends at 7:31 P.M.
Yom Kippur in the Southern Hemisphere
Observances in the Southern Hemisphere also have distinct times:
- Melbourne: Fast runs from 6:06 P.M. to 7:05 P.M.
- Buenos Aires: Observed from 6:39 P.M. to 7:39 P.M.
- Johannesburg: Starts at 5:50 P.M., ends at 6:43 P.M.
During Yom Kippur, Jewish communities across the globe engage in reflection and atonement, making it a deeply meaningful day.
