Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Friday, October 16
Planetary Hours in Bangkok This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 16 | ♀ Venus | 6:08 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Saturday, Oct 17 | ♄ Saturn | 6:08 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Sunday, Oct 18 | ☉ Sun | 6:09 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Monday, Oct 19 | ☽ Moon | 6:09 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 20 | ♂ Mars | 6:09 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 21 | ☿ Mercury | 6:09 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Thursday, Oct 22 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:09 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Bangkok
Planetary Hours in Bangkok Through 2026
Inside the tropics, the seasons barely stretch Bangkok's planetary hours: the daytime hour moves only between 57 minutes (Dec 22) and 65 minutes (Jun 21).
Because Bangkok lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Apr 27 and Aug 16.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 56.6 min, Dec 22 | 64.7 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:49 AM, May 22 | 6:45 AM, Jan 15 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:47 PM, Nov 12 | 6:50 PM, Jul 4 |
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 Bangkok?
Today a daytime hour in Bangkok lasts about 59 minutes and a nighttime hour about 61. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 57 minutes (Dec 22) to 65 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Bangkok change with daylight saving time?
No. Bangkok stays on UTC+7 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.