Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Friday, October 16
Planetary Hours in Johannesburg This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 16 | ♀ Venus | 5:31 AM | 64 min | 56 min |
| Saturday, Oct 17 | ♄ Saturn | 5:30 AM | 64 min | 56 min |
| Sunday, Oct 18 | ☉ Sun | 5:29 AM | 64 min | 56 min |
| Monday, Oct 19 | ☽ Moon | 5:29 AM | 64 min | 56 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 20 | ♂ Mars | 5:28 AM | 64 min | 56 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 21 | ☿ Mercury | 5:27 AM | 64 min | 56 min |
| Thursday, Oct 22 | ♃ Jupiter | 5:26 AM | 64 min | 56 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Johannesburg
Planetary Hours in Johannesburg Through 2026
Over the year a daytime hour in Johannesburg runs from 53 minutes around Jun 21 to 69 minutes around Dec 21, a swing of 16 minutes.
South of the equator the seasons run the other way, so Johannesburg's longest daytime hours fall in December and its shortest in June.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 52.5 min, Jun 21 | 69 min, Dec 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:07 AM, Nov 23 | 6:55 AM, Jun 24 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:23 PM, May 31 | 7:05 PM, Jan 7 |
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 Johannesburg?
Today a daytime hour in Johannesburg lasts about 64 minutes and a nighttime hour about 56. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 53 minutes (Jun 21) to 69 (Dec 21).
Do planetary hours in Johannesburg change with daylight saving time?
No. Johannesburg stays on UTC+2 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.