Culture
Your local time (UTC)
Fri, Dec 04, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
Official time (Asia/Jerusalem)
Fri, Dec 04, 2026, 06:00 PM GMT+2
Live countdown
161
Days
02
Hours
13
Minutes
43
Seconds
Local start time
What time is Hanukkah 2026?
Official schedule, local time conversion, live countdown, and calendar save link.
Quick answer
Hanukkah 2026 is listed for Fri, Dec 04, 2026, 06:00 PM GMT+2. In your timezone, that is Fri, Dec 04, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC.
Time details
- Official timezone
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Your timezone
- UTC
- Category
- Culture
About Hanukkah 2026
Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown. This page uses Jerusalem evening time as a reference and converts it into your timezone.
Holidays and cultural events can begin at midnight, sundown, or a local reference time depending on the tradition. This page shows the listed start in your timezone and keeps the date easy to save.
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Hanukkah 2026 starts according to the listed Asia/Jerusalem reference time. This page converts it into your local timezone and gives a clear countdown for planning.
Local start time
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FAQ
+ When does Hanukkah 2026 start?
Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on December 4, 2026.
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