Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Friday, October 16
Planetary Hours in Mumbai This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 16 | ♀ Venus | 6:32 AM | 59 min | 61 min |
| Saturday, Oct 17 | ♄ Saturn | 6:32 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Sunday, Oct 18 | ☉ Sun | 6:33 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Monday, Oct 19 | ☽ Moon | 6:33 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 20 | ♂ Mars | 6:33 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 21 | ☿ Mercury | 6:34 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Thursday, Oct 22 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:34 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Mumbai
Planetary Hours in Mumbai Through 2026
Inside the tropics, the seasons barely stretch Mumbai's planetary hours: the daytime hour moves only between 55 minutes (Dec 22) and 66 minutes (Jun 21).
Because Mumbai lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on May 16 and Jul 28.
Mumbai lies west of the meridian its clocks follow (UTC+5:30), so the Sun, and with it the first planetary hour, runs about 38 minutes behind the clock: noon by the Sun comes near 12:38 PM standard time.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 55 min, Dec 22 | 66.4 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:59 AM, Jun 2 | 7:14 AM, Jan 12 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:59 PM, Nov 17 | 7:20 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 calculated for these coordinates with a high-precision ephemeris.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a planetary hour in Mumbai?
Today a daytime hour in Mumbai lasts about 59 minutes and a nighttime hour about 61. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 55 minutes (Dec 22) to 66 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Mumbai change with daylight saving time?
No. Mumbai stays on UTC+5:30 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.