Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Friday, October 16
Planetary Hours in Lahore This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 16 | ♀ Venus | 6:05 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Saturday, Oct 17 | ♄ Saturn | 6:06 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Sunday, Oct 18 | ☉ Sun | 6:07 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Monday, Oct 19 | ☽ Moon | 6:08 AM | 57 min | 64 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 20 | ♂ Mars | 6:08 AM | 56 min | 64 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 21 | ☿ Mercury | 6:09 AM | 56 min | 64 min |
| Thursday, Oct 22 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:10 AM | 56 min | 64 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Lahore
Planetary Hours in Lahore Through 2026
Over the year a daytime hour in Lahore runs from 51 minutes around Dec 22 to 71 minutes around Jun 21, a swing of 20 minutes.
The shortest day is not the darkest at both ends: Lahore's earliest sunset comes 26 days before it, on Nov 26, and its latest sunrise 11 days after it, on Jan 2, because solar noon drifts through the year.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 50.5 min, Dec 22 | 71.1 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 4:56 AM, Jun 9 | 7:02 AM, Jan 2 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 4:59 PM, Nov 26 | 7:11 PM, Jun 22 |
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 Lahore?
Today a daytime hour in Lahore lasts about 57 minutes and a nighttime hour about 63. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 51 minutes (Dec 22) to 71 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Lahore change with daylight saving time?
No. Lahore stays on UTC+5 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.