Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Friday, October 16
Planetary Hours in Jakarta This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 16 | ♀ Venus | 5:30 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Saturday, Oct 17 | ♄ Saturn | 5:30 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Sunday, Oct 18 | ☉ Sun | 5:30 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Monday, Oct 19 | ☽ Moon | 5:29 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 20 | ♂ Mars | 5:29 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 21 | ☿ Mercury | 5:29 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Thursday, Oct 22 | ♃ Jupiter | 5:28 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Jakarta
Planetary Hours in Jakarta Through 2026
Jakarta 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 Jakarta lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Mar 5 and Oct 9.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 58.8 min, Jun 21 | 62.5 min, Dec 22 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:25 AM, Nov 3 | 6:04 AM, Jul 7 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:43 PM, May 17 | 6:17 PM, Jan 24 |
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 Jakarta?
Today a daytime hour in Jakarta lasts about 61 minutes and a nighttime hour about 59. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 59 minutes (Jun 21) to 63 (Dec 22).
Do planetary hours in Jakarta change with daylight saving time?
No. Jakarta stays on UTC+7 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.