How can I know when Shabbat has ended?
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Question
I often find myself in different places around the world, and I don't always have information on when Shabbat ends in the place where I am. I usually check by the stars and the appearance of the sky, but what should I do on a cloudy day?
Answer
Shalom and blessings. You should be stringent until it is clear to you that in the place where you are, Shabbat has already ended. Note that even if you remember that during your winter visit to a place, it took 40 minutes after sunset for the stars to be clearly visible, in the summer it will take longer. Also, the more northern the country, the longer it will take. However, in principle, after 72 minutes from sunset, you can be lenient even in northern countries such as Russia, England, Canada, etc., even in winter.