Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Kigali This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 5:43 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 5:42 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 5:42 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 5:42 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 5:41 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 5:41 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 5:41 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Kigali
Planetary Hours in Kigali Through 2026
Kigali is close enough to the equator that its daytime and nighttime hours stay within 2 minutes of each other all year; a daytime hour never drops below 60 minutes or passes 61.
Because Kigali lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Mar 16 and Sep 28.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 60.1 min, Jun 21 | 61.2 min, Dec 22 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:37 AM, Oct 30 | 6:08 AM, Feb 7 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:48 PM, Oct 28 | 6:19 PM, Jan 29 |
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 Kigali?
Today a daytime hour in Kigali lasts about 61 minutes and a nighttime hour about 59. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 60 minutes (Jun 21) to 61 (Dec 22).
Do planetary hours in Kigali change with daylight saving time?
No. Kigali stays on UTC+2 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.