Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in East London This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 5:36 AM | 63 min | 57 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 5:35 AM | 63 min | 56 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 5:33 AM | 64 min | 56 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 5:32 AM | 64 min | 56 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 5:31 AM | 64 min | 56 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 5:30 AM | 64 min | 56 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 5:28 AM | 64 min | 56 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in East London
Planetary Hours in East London Through 2026
Over the year a daytime hour in East London runs from 50 minutes around Jun 21 to 72 minutes around Dec 21, a swing of 22 minutes.
South of the equator the seasons run the other way, so East London's longest daytime hours fall in December and its shortest in June.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 49.9 min, Jun 21 | 71.7 min, Dec 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 4:52 AM, Nov 28 | 7:11 AM, Jun 22 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:08 PM, Jun 4 | 7:21 PM, Jan 3 |
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 East London?
Today a daytime hour in East London lasts about 63 minutes and a nighttime hour about 57. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 50 minutes (Jun 21) to 72 (Dec 21).
Do planetary hours in East London change with daylight saving time?
No. East London stays on UTC+2 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.