Lighting Hanukkah Candles at Plag HaMincha
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Question
Since we already light early before sunset, is it permissible to light immediately after Plag HaMincha, or is there a reason to do it closer to the lighting of Shabbat candles?
Answer
Ideally, one should not light before half an hour prior to sunset.
Source
Shabbat (23:), Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 672, Paragraph 1), it is stated: 'provided that it is not earlier,' and the Biur Halacha (Siman 672, s.v. 'and not earlier') writes that until half an hour before sunset is considered not earlier. Azmera Leshimcha (Issue 119).