Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Abuja This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:17 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 6:17 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 6:17 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 6:17 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 6:17 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 6:17 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 6:17 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Abuja
Planetary Hours in Abuja Through 2026
Abuja is close enough to the equator that its daytime and nighttime hours stay within 7 minutes of each other all year; a daytime hour never drops below 58 minutes or passes 63.
Because Abuja lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Apr 13 and Aug 30.
Abuja lies west of the meridian its clocks follow (UTC+1), so the Sun, and with it the first planetary hour, runs about 30 minutes behind the clock: noon by the Sun comes near 12:30 PM standard time.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 58 min, Dec 21 | 63.3 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 6:09 AM, May 16 | 6:51 AM, Jan 25 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 6:06 PM, Nov 5 | 6:54 PM, Jul 7 |
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 Abuja?
Today a daytime hour in Abuja lasts about 60 minutes and a nighttime hour about 60. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 58 minutes (Dec 21) to 63 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Abuja change with daylight saving time?
No. Abuja stays on UTC+1 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.