Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Wednesday, October 7
Planetary Hours in Port Harcourt This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Oct 7 | ☿ Mercury | 6:18 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:18 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 6:17 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 6:17 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 6:17 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 6:17 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 6:17 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Port Harcourt
Planetary Hours in Port Harcourt Through 2026
Port Harcourt is close enough to the equator that its daytime and nighttime hours stay within 4 minutes of each other all year; a daytime hour never drops below 59 minutes or passes 62.
Because Port Harcourt lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Apr 2 and Sep 11.
Port Harcourt lies west of the meridian its clocks follow (UTC+1), so the Sun, and with it the first planetary hour, runs about 32 minutes behind the clock: noon by the Sun comes near 12:32 PM standard time.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 59.3 min, Dec 21 | 62 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 6:16 AM, Oct 17 | 6:47 AM, Jan 25 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 6:13 PM, Nov 3 | 6:49 PM, Jul 11 |
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 Port Harcourt?
Today a daytime hour in Port Harcourt lasts about 60 minutes and a nighttime hour about 60. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 59 minutes (Dec 21) to 62 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Port Harcourt change with daylight saving time?
No. Port Harcourt stays on UTC+1 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.