Hebrew Time

📱 Installation & Setup

Installing the App

Download Hebrew Time from the Google Play Store and install it on your Android device (requires Android 7.0 or higher).

Adding the Widget

• Long-press on your home screen
• Select "Widgets" from the menu
• Find "Hebrew Time" in the widget list
• Drag it to your desired location on the home screen
• The widget will automatically start displaying the current time and Hebrew date

Granting Permissions

For accurate zemanim calculation, the app needs location permission:

• Go to Settings tab in the app
• Tap "Enable Location" if not already granted
• Choose "While using the app" or "Always" for best experience

⏰ Using the Zemanim Tab

The Zemanim tab displays all halachic times for the current day based on your location:

• Alot Hashachar - Dawn (72 minutes before sunrise)
• Misheyakir - Earliest time for tallit and tefillin
• Sunrise (Netz) - Precise sunrise time
• Shema (MGA/GRA) - Latest time for Shema according to different opinions
• Tefillah (MGA/GRA) - Latest time for morning prayer
• Chatzot - Midday (solar noon)
• Mincha Gedolah/Ketanah - Earliest times for afternoon prayer
• Plag Hamincha - 1.25 hours before sunset
• Sunset (Shkiah) - Precise sunset time
• Tzet Hakochavim - Nightfall (when stars appear)
• Candle Lighting - 18 minutes before sunset (on Fridays/holidays)
• Havdalah - 42 minutes after sunset (on Saturday nights/after holidays)

All times automatically update based on your GPS location and the current date.

📅 Using the Calendar Tab

Viewing the Hebrew Calendar

The Calendar tab shows a full Hebrew calendar view with:

• Hebrew dates displayed alongside civil dates
• Jewish holidays highlighted in color
• Current day marked with a circle
• Shabbat days (Saturdays) specially marked

Viewing Date Details

Tap any date to see detailed information in a bottom sheet:

• Full Hebrew date (day, month, year)
• Parashat Hashavua (weekly Torah portion) for Shabbat
• Holiday names and information
• All zemanim for that specific date
• Candle lighting time (if applicable)
• Havdalah time (if applicable)

Navigating the Calendar

• Swipe left/right to change months
• Tap the month/year header to jump to today
• Calendar automatically adjusts for Israel vs Diaspora holiday observance

⚙️ Settings & Customization

Location Settings

• Auto-detect Location: Uses GPS to automatically determine your location
• Manual GPS Entry: Enter custom latitude and longitude coordinates
• City Selection: Choose from 38 predefined cities worldwide
• Israel/Diaspora Toggle: Manually override auto-detection (affects holiday duration and parasha schedule)

Display Settings

• Latin Month Names: Show months in English instead of Hebrew transliteration
• Arabic Numerals: Display day numbers using Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3...) instead of Hebrew numerals (א׳, ב׳, ג׳...)
• Theme: Automatically follows system dark/light mode

Notification Settings

• Enable/disable Shabbat notifications
• Enable/disable holiday notifications
• Notifications sent 24 hours and 30 minutes before candle lighting

🎨 Changing Clock Skins

Hebrew Time includes 5 beautiful clock skins. To change skins:

• Open the app and go to the "Skins" tab
• Browse through the available skins with live preview
• Tap on any skin to apply it immediately
• The widget on your home screen updates instantly
• Some skins require premium unlock ($4.99 one-time purchase)

💎 Premium Features

Unlock all features with a one-time $4.99 purchase:

• Access to all 5 clock skins
• No ads or promotional content
• Support future development
• One-time payment, no subscription

To upgrade to premium:

• Go to the "Info" tab
• Tap "Upgrade to Premium"
• Complete the purchase through Google Play Billing
• Premium features unlock immediately

❓ Troubleshooting

Widget Not Updating

• Check if battery optimization is disabled for Hebrew Time in system settings
• Ensure location permission is granted
• Remove and re-add the widget to your home screen

Incorrect Zemanim

• Verify your location is correct in Settings tab
• Check if Israel/Diaspora setting matches your actual location
• Ensure device time and timezone are correct

Missing Holidays or Wrong Parasha

• Check Israel/Diaspora setting (holidays and parasha schedule differ)
• Verify the Hebrew year in the calendar is correct

Battery Concerns

Hebrew Time is optimized for battery efficiency:

• Updates only when screen is on
• Uses AlarmManager for scheduled updates when screen is off
• GPS is used only when you open the app, not continuously
• Minimal background processing

📧 Support & Contact

Need help or have suggestions?

• Email: hebrewtime@email.cz
• Privacy Policy: View Privacy Policy (Last updated January 01, 2026)

We typically respond within 24-48 hours.