Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Manila This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 5:46 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 5:46 AM | 60 min | 61 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 5:46 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 5:46 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 5:46 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 5:46 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 5:46 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Manila
Planetary Hours in Manila Through 2026
Inside the tropics, the seasons barely stretch Manila's planetary hours: the daytime hour moves only between 56 minutes (Dec 22) and 65 minutes (Jun 21).
Because Manila lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Apr 30 and Aug 14.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 56.4 min, Dec 22 | 65 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:25 AM, May 28 | 6:25 AM, Jan 21 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:24 PM, Nov 12 | 6:29 PM, Jun 28 |
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 Manila?
Today a daytime hour in Manila lasts about 60 minutes and a nighttime hour about 60. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 56 minutes (Dec 22) to 65 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Manila change with daylight saving time?
No. Manila stays on UTC+8 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.