Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Chimbote This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 5:54 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 5:53 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 5:53 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 5:52 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 5:52 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 5:51 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 5:51 AM | 61 min | 58 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Chimbote
Planetary Hours in Chimbote Through 2026
Chimbote 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 Chimbote lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Feb 25 and Oct 17.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 58 min, Jun 21 | 63.3 min, Dec 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:42 AM, Nov 13 | 6:31 AM, Jul 14 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 6:01 PM, May 14 | 6:43 PM, Jan 25 |
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 Chimbote?
Today a daytime hour in Chimbote lasts about 61 minutes and a nighttime hour about 59. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 58 minutes (Jun 21) to 63 (Dec 21).
Do planetary hours in Chimbote change with daylight saving time?
No. Chimbote stays on UTC−5 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.