Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Friday, October 16
Planetary Hours in Dhaka This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 16 | ♀ Venus | 5:55 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Saturday, Oct 17 | ♄ Saturn | 5:56 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Sunday, Oct 18 | ☉ Sun | 5:56 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Monday, Oct 19 | ☽ Moon | 5:57 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 20 | ♂ Mars | 5:57 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 21 | ☿ Mercury | 5:58 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Thursday, Oct 22 | ♃ Jupiter | 5:58 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Dhaka
Planetary Hours in Dhaka Through 2026
Over the year a daytime hour in Dhaka runs from 53 minutes around Dec 22 to 68 minutes around Jun 21, a swing of 15 minutes.
The shortest day is not the darkest at both ends: Dhaka's earliest sunset comes 25 days before it, on Nov 27, and its latest sunrise 17 days after it, on Jan 8, because solar noon drifts through the year.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 53.4 min, Dec 22 | 68 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:10 AM, Jun 2 | 6:42 AM, Jan 8 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:10 PM, Nov 27 | 6:49 PM, Jun 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 calculated for these coordinates with a high-precision ephemeris.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a planetary hour in Dhaka?
Today a daytime hour in Dhaka lasts about 58 minutes and a nighttime hour about 62. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 53 minutes (Dec 22) to 68 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Dhaka change with daylight saving time?
No. Dhaka stays on UTC+6 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.