Time for Lighting Candles by an Agent

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Question

In the case of Chanukah candles, if an agent is appointed for lighting, and he lights at sunset while the agent lights at nightfall, when should the agent light on his behalf?

Answer

He should light at nightfall when the agent lights, and recite the blessing, and the blessing will apply to both of them.

Source

See Mishnah Berurah, Siman 675, S"K 9

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