Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Khartoum North This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 5:40 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 5:40 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 5:40 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 5:40 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 5:41 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 5:41 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 5:41 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Khartoum North
Planetary Hours in Khartoum North Through 2026
Inside the tropics, the seasons barely stretch Khartoum North's planetary hours: the daytime hour moves only between 56 minutes (Dec 21) and 65 minutes (Jun 21).
Because Khartoum North lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on May 3 and Aug 10.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 56 min, Dec 21 | 65.3 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:17 AM, May 27 | 6:20 AM, Jan 15 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:16 PM, Nov 14 | 6:25 PM, Jun 30 |
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 Khartoum North?
Today a daytime hour in Khartoum North lasts about 59 minutes and a nighttime hour about 61. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 56 minutes (Dec 21) to 65 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Khartoum North change with daylight saving time?
No. Khartoum North stays on UTC+2 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.