Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Abu Dhabi This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:16 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 6:17 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 6:17 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 6:18 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 6:18 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 6:19 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 6:19 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Abu Dhabi
Planetary Hours in Abu Dhabi Through 2026
Over the year a daytime hour in Abu Dhabi runs from 53 minutes around Dec 22 to 68 minutes around Jun 21, a swing of 15 minutes.
The shortest day is not the darkest at both ends: Abu Dhabi's earliest sunset comes 28 days before it, on Nov 24, and its latest sunrise 14 days after it, on Jan 5, because solar noon drifts through the year.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 53.2 min, Dec 22 | 68.3 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:32 AM, Jun 8 | 7:07 AM, Jan 5 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:33 PM, Nov 24 | 7:15 PM, Jun 28 |
How These Times Are Calculated
Twelve equal hours run from sunrise to sunset and twelve from sunset to the next sunrise, starting with the weekday's ruler and following the Chaldean order. Every time on this page, today's and the year's, is computed with the Swiss Ephemeris for these coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a planetary hour in Abu Dhabi?
Today a daytime hour in Abu Dhabi lasts about 59 minutes and a nighttime hour about 61. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 53 minutes (Dec 22) to 68 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Abu Dhabi change with daylight saving time?
No. Abu Dhabi stays on UTC+4 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.