Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Friday, October 16
Planetary Hours in Kano This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 16 | ♀ Venus | 6:15 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Saturday, Oct 17 | ♄ Saturn | 6:15 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Sunday, Oct 18 | ☉ Sun | 6:15 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Monday, Oct 19 | ☽ Moon | 6:15 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 20 | ♂ Mars | 6:16 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 21 | ☿ Mercury | 6:16 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Thursday, Oct 22 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:16 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Kano
Planetary Hours in Kano Through 2026
Inside the tropics, the seasons barely stretch Kano's planetary hours: the daytime hour moves only between 57 minutes (Dec 21) and 64 minutes (Jun 21).
Because Kano lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Apr 22 and Aug 22.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 57.2 min, Dec 21 | 64.2 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 6:00 AM, May 20 | 6:51 AM, Jan 22 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:57 PM, Nov 15 | 6:55 PM, Jul 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 Kano?
Today a daytime hour in Kano lasts about 59 minutes and a nighttime hour about 61. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 57 minutes (Dec 21) to 64 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Kano change with daylight saving time?
No. Kano stays on UTC+1 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.