Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Ikeja This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:33 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 6:33 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 6:33 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 6:33 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 6:33 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 6:32 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 6:32 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Ikeja
Planetary Hours in Ikeja Through 2026
Ikeja 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 Ikeja lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Apr 7 and Sep 6.
Ikeja lies west of the meridian its clocks follow (UTC+1), so the Sun, and with it the first planetary hour, runs about 47 minutes behind the clock: noon by the Sun comes near 12:47 PM standard time.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 58.7 min, Dec 21 | 62.6 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 6:29 AM, May 17 | 7:04 AM, Jan 24 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 6:25 PM, Nov 12 | 7:06 PM, Jul 4 |
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 Ikeja?
Today a daytime hour in Ikeja lasts about 60 minutes and a nighttime hour about 60. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 59 minutes (Dec 21) to 63 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Ikeja change with daylight saving time?
No. Ikeja stays on UTC+1 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.