Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Friday, October 16
Planetary Hours in Delhi This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 16 | ♀ Venus | 6:22 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Saturday, Oct 17 | ♄ Saturn | 6:22 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Sunday, Oct 18 | ☉ Sun | 6:23 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Monday, Oct 19 | ☽ Moon | 6:23 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 20 | ♂ Mars | 6:24 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 21 | ☿ Mercury | 6:25 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Thursday, Oct 22 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:25 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Delhi
Planetary Hours in Delhi Through 2026
Over the year a daytime hour in Delhi runs from 52 minutes around Dec 22 to 70 minutes around Jun 21, a swing of 18 minutes.
The shortest day is not the darkest at both ends: Delhi's earliest sunset comes 23 days before it, on Nov 29, and its latest sunrise 12 days after it, on Jan 3, because solar noon drifts through the year.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 51.6 min, Dec 22 | 69.9 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:22 AM, Jun 3 | 7:14 AM, Jan 3 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:23 PM, Nov 29 | 7:23 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 Delhi?
Today a daytime hour in Delhi lasts about 57 minutes and a nighttime hour about 63. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 52 minutes (Dec 22) to 70 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Delhi change with daylight saving time?
No. Delhi stays on UTC+5:30 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.