Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 15
Planetary Hours in Baghdad This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 15 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:06 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Friday, Oct 16 | ♀ Venus | 6:07 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Saturday, Oct 17 | ♄ Saturn | 6:08 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Sunday, Oct 18 | ☉ Sun | 6:08 AM | 56 min | 64 min |
| Monday, Oct 19 | ☽ Moon | 6:09 AM | 56 min | 64 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 20 | ♂ Mars | 6:10 AM | 56 min | 64 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 21 | ☿ Mercury | 6:11 AM | 56 min | 64 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Baghdad
Planetary Hours in Baghdad Through 2026
Over the year a daytime hour in Baghdad runs from 50 minutes around Dec 21 to 72 minutes around Jun 21, a swing of 22 minutes.
The shortest day is not the darkest at both ends: Baghdad's earliest sunset comes 20 days before it, on Dec 1, and its latest sunrise 12 days after it, on Jan 2, because solar noon drifts through the year.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 49.8 min, Dec 21 | 71.9 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 4:52 AM, Jun 4 | 7:06 AM, Jan 2 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 4:54 PM, Dec 1 | 7:16 PM, Jun 26 |
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 calculated for these coordinates with a high-precision ephemeris.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a planetary hour in Baghdad?
Today a daytime hour in Baghdad lasts about 57 minutes and a nighttime hour about 63. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 50 minutes (Dec 21) to 72 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Baghdad change with daylight saving time?
No. Baghdad stays on UTC+3 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.