Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 15
Planetary Hours in Dubai This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 15 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:16 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Friday, Oct 16 | ♀ Venus | 6:17 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Saturday, Oct 17 | ♄ Saturn | 6:17 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Sunday, Oct 18 | ☉ Sun | 6:18 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Monday, Oct 19 | ☽ Moon | 6:18 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 20 | ♂ Mars | 6:19 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 21 | ☿ Mercury | 6:19 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Dubai
Planetary Hours in Dubai Through 2026
Over the year a daytime hour in Dubai runs from 53 minutes around Dec 22 to 69 minutes around Jun 21, a swing of 16 minutes.
The shortest day is not the darkest at both ends: Dubai's earliest sunset comes 27 days before it, on Nov 25, and its latest sunrise 16 days after it, on Jan 7, because solar noon drifts through the year.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 52.9 min, Dec 22 | 68.5 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:28 AM, May 30 | 7:05 AM, Jan 7 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:28 PM, Nov 25 | 7:12 PM, Jun 23 |
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 Dubai?
Today a daytime hour in Dubai lasts about 58 minutes and a nighttime hour about 62. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 53 minutes (Dec 22) to 69 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Dubai change with daylight saving time?
No. Dubai stays on UTC+4 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.