Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Davao This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 5:24 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 5:24 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 5:24 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 5:24 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 5:24 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 5:24 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 5:24 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Davao
Planetary Hours in Davao Through 2026
Davao is close enough to the equator that its daytime and nighttime hours stay within 5 minutes of each other all year; a daytime hour never drops below 59 minutes or passes 63.
Because Davao lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Apr 8 and Sep 5.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 58.6 min, Dec 22 | 62.7 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:19 AM, May 20 | 5:56 AM, Jan 28 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:16 PM, Nov 4 | 5:58 PM, Jul 6 |
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 Davao?
Today a daytime hour in Davao lasts about 60 minutes and a nighttime hour about 60. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 59 minutes (Dec 22) to 63 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Davao change with daylight saving time?
No. Davao stays on UTC+8 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.