# זמני יוסף - R' Ovadia Zmanim — Zmanim of Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef

> Halachic times (Zemanim) according to Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef, with learning and prayer features. (iPhone/iPad app by KEHILAT SHAAREI TSHUVAH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-ovadia-zmanim/id6448838987 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KEHILAT SHAAREI TSHUVAH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671396403)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 66 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English, Hebrew
- Released: 2023-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-ovadia-zmanim/id6448838987/reviews.md

## What is זמני יוסף?

We are the platform to use whenever and wherever you'd need Halachic Times (Zemanim) according to Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef zt'l, following his practices represented in the Ohr Hachaim calendar (לוח אור החיים). The astronomical science behind his calendar was studied and reproduced to fit as needed when extending beyond the Eretz Yisrael borders, while keeping the rulings the same in Eretz Yisrael.

- Simple setup: Select your location (GPS, name/zip code or advanced) & language (Hebrew or English; translated or transliterated). No internet required for further use of the app.
- Use our notifications to stay on top of the changing times! They are customizable to trigger when you want them to.
- Add a home-screen widget to see immediate details (Hebrew Date, Tachanun, Special-Day - like Omer, next Zeman) outside of the app.
- Extend the times from the phone to your wrist, with our Watch OS app. Open the app to immediately see the next Zeman without any other distractions and scroll to see the others.
- Explore calendar-day relevant learning material, with our Daily Limud schedule (includes Daf Yomi, Mishna Yomi, Tehilim Yomi, etc). One quick tap will send you to Sefaria, to find commentaries, connections and other details that will enhance the learning.
- Shabbat & Chag/Yom Tov friendly: Quickly get the times for Candle Lighting and Havdala, then place the app on "Shabbat Mode" to keep the app running the whole Shabbat without any user-involvement.
- Personalize your Tefilot to the calendar-day, with our siddur. Includes the standard texts (Shacharit, Mincha, Arvit; also Mussaf & Selichot when relevant)
- Find the Tzadikim in our Hiloulot page. Pulled from all the different Jewish communities (Ashkenazi, Bukharian, Syrian, Iraqi, 

All of the above is laid out in our calendar, filled with the weekly Parasha, hiloulot-listings & a siddur that changes its text depending on the day.

Each time is calculated according to our Mesora (described in-app by clicking the individual zeman), for all types of daily activities:
- Workers/Early-Risers Minyanim (Alot Hashachar/Dawn, Misheyakir - for Talit & Tefilin)
- Netz Shacharit, with a countdown for the Shaliach Tzibur and Visual Sunrise times pulled from ChaiTables.com
- Borderline Shacharit-time minyanim (Latest times for Shema - both MG"A & GR"A, Latest time for the Tefila/Berakhot Shema)
- Mincha times (Gedola for earlier, Ketana/Later for preferable)
- Early Arvit (Plag HaMincha - according to both Yalkut Yosef & Halacha Berura, Sunset, Nightfall - according to the Geonic tradition)
- Rabbenu Tam's Nightfall - applicable in stringent cases

This project is open source and the code can be seen at: https://github.com/Zemaneh-Yosef/RabbiOvadiahYosefCalendarApp

If you would like any features added, please don't hesitate to send me an email!

Concluding with appreciation to...
- My Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yitzhak Fayazi Shlita, for giving me the idea to create an app catering to those who follow Rabbi Ovadiah & sons (Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef & Rabbi David Yosef) in the world of zmanim.
- Rabbi Shlomo Benizri & Rabbi Asher Darshan - the original developers of the Ohr Hachaim calendar, for clarifying the opinions of Maran zt"l
- Rabbi Leeor Dahan & Rabbi Meir Gavriel Elbaz (HalachaYomit), for extending the teachings beyond Eretz Yisrael & the Haskamot given
- Eliyahu Hershfeld & Maor Na'im: Technical Assistance, library developers
- Chaim Keller: Visual Sunrise Times

## Key features

- Halachic times (Zemanim) according to Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef
- Customizable notifications
- Home-screen widget
- Watch OS app integration
- Daily learning schedules (Daf Yomi, Mishna Yomi)
- Shabbat Mode for continuous operation
- Personalized siddur with daily text changes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-ovadia-zmanim/id6448838987/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Siddur section is so useful!

*2026-05-17*

This is an extremely useful app. It includes a siddur that updates with the day! This morning I used it for Rosh Chodesh prayers- it even included the Torah Portion for Rosh Chodesh! SO USEFUL!

### 5/5 — Yehoshua

*2026-01-05*

My favorite Zemanim/Siddur app! Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — THE BEST

*2025-08-17*

The Hacham behind this app has designed a breathtaking app. With Backing from the Gedolim like Hacham Yosef and Hacham Eli Mansour He has made a way for all of Am Yisrael to have w good reliable app free of charge. Tizku La Mitzvot Hashem should bless the Hacham

### 5/5 — Best Zmanim app

*2025-05-28*

This is way better than my zmanim

### 5/5 — Best app for Zmanim

*2025-05-22*

Amazing app must download 🔥

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2025-04-06*

It has everything you need, it’s a one stop shop. Something that was needed for a while.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-04-01*

Amazing app with amazing zemanim

### 5/5 — This is my favorite app

*2025-03-16*

The developers work so hard to give us Sepharadim the app we need. 10/10

### 5/5 — Best zmanim app!!

*2025-01-31*

Really the best all around, most user friendly app I’ve used!!

### 5/5 — Wow

*2024-12-01*

“I actually really love this amazing app all of its  amazing features!!! Thank you so much also for no In-App Purchases it has Siddur countdown everything a good app needs and I know that even though it was really hard you still didn’t give up and made this app I know that in Shamayim everyone including Harav Ovadiah Yosef is happy and proud of your had work and hopefully this Can inspire and help people that need” - Yehonatan

## Frequently asked questions about זמני יוסף

### What is this app and what does it do?

This app provides Halachic times (Zemanim) according to the rulings of Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef zt'l, following the Ohr Hachaim calendar. It is designed to be used worldwide, with calculations adapted for locations outside of Eretz Yisrael while maintaining the same rulings within Israel. The app also includes features for daily learning, prayer, and Shabbat observance.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include simple location setup (GPS, name/zip code, or advanced), language options (Hebrew or English), customizable notifications, a home-screen widget for immediate details, a companion watch app, daily learning schedules (Daf Yomi, Mishna Yomi, etc.), a Shabbat-friendly mode, a personalized siddur, and a list of Tzadikim's Hiloulot. All times are calculated according to the app's Mesora.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, this application is completely free to use. The description indicates that it has no in-app purchases and no advertisements, suggesting a free model for all users.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is compatible with mobile devices, offering a home-screen widget for quick access. It also features a companion app for Watch OS devices, allowing users to view Zemanim directly on their wrist. The app does not require an internet connection for further use after initial setup.

### How are the Halachic times calculated?

Each time is calculated according to the app's Mesora, which is described in-app by clicking on the individual zeman. The astronomical science behind the calendar has been studied and reproduced to fit when extending beyond Eretz Yisrael borders, while keeping the rulings the same within Eretz Yisrael.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.1 — 2026-07-19

Added Tefilat HaShelah (shown on Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan)
Fixed Shevuah Shechal Bo to appear the entire week instead of just on Tisha BeAv
Made the scrolling for Shabbat mode go faster
Improved the zemanim names in the notification settings
Small siddur text improvements

### 8.0 — 2026-04-15

Fixed notifications not being set when using device's location
Added badges for limudim and siddur when it is a significant day
Added Eruv Tavshilin
Added Eizehu Mekoman as a category to the siddur
Added back in the last line of Sefirat Haomer
Made Mashiv Haruach/Morid HaGeshem be more specific by showing in which tefilla the change occurs
Improve haftarot names and sources
Small bug fixes

### 7.9 — 2026-03-17

New UI for dates, Parsha, and Makam
Added Tehilim
Removed Rabbenu Tam rounding up setting
Added two new settings for keeping the screen on in the main app or just in the siddur
Limudim/hillulot page and widgets now adjust the hebrew date based on sunset
Fixed the links to Sepharia for Daf Yomi, Yerushalmi Yomi, Mishna Yomi, and Halacha Yomi
Fixed a bug where Chafetz Chayim Yomi was not showing anything in Adar
Multiple improvements to the siddur
Made the Hebrew instructions in the siddur exclusive to hebrew devices
Improved the UI/UX of the WatchOS App
Many small bug fixes and code improvements

### 7.8 — 2026-01-01

Updated Chaitables setup page (it goes straight to the quick setup now)
Updated the algorithm for finding the ideal chaitable in the quick setup
Added Daily Halacha, Daily Rambam, and Daily Rambam 3 chapters to Limudim page
By default only the 4 limudim in the Ohr HaChaim calendar are shown
Added links to Sefaria for Daf Yomi, Yerushalmi Yomi, Mishna Yomi, and Daily Halacha and made sure they work properly
Small bug fixes in the limudim and siddur

### 7.7 — 2025-12-14

Update hadlakat neirot chanuka

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