Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Kakamega This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:25 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 6:24 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 6:24 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 6:24 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 6:24 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 6:23 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 6:23 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Kakamega
Planetary Hours in Kakamega Through 2026
Kakamega is close enough to the equator that its daytime and nighttime hours stay within 1 minutes of each other all year; a daytime hour never drops below 61 minutes or passes 61.
Because Kakamega lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Mar 21 and Sep 22.
Kakamega lies west of the meridian its clocks follow (UTC+3), so the Sun, and with it the first planetary hour, runs about 41 minutes behind the clock: noon by the Sun comes near 12:41 PM standard time.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 60.6 min, Oct 21 | 60.7 min, Jun 20 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 6:21 AM, Oct 24 | 6:51 AM, Jan 31 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 6:27 PM, Oct 30 | 6:58 PM, Feb 2 |
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 Kakamega?
Today a daytime hour in Kakamega lasts about 61 minutes and a nighttime hour about 59. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 61 minutes (Oct 21) to 61 (Jun 20).
Do planetary hours in Kakamega change with daylight saving time?
No. Kakamega stays on UTC+3 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.