Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Rawalpindi This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:06 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 6:07 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 6:08 AM | 58 min | 62 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 6:09 AM | 58 min | 63 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 6:09 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 6:10 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 6:11 AM | 57 min | 63 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Rawalpindi
Planetary Hours in Rawalpindi Through 2026
Over the year a daytime hour in Rawalpindi runs from 50 minutes around Dec 22 to 72 minutes around Jun 21, a swing of 22 minutes.
The shortest day is not the darkest at both ends: Rawalpindi's earliest sunset comes 22 days before it, on Nov 30, 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 | 49.7 min, Dec 22 | 72 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 4:56 AM, Jun 9 | 7:12 AM, Jan 2 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 4:59 PM, Nov 30 | 7:22 PM, Jun 25 |
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 Rawalpindi?
Today a daytime hour in Rawalpindi lasts about 58 minutes and a nighttime hour about 62. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 50 minutes (Dec 22) to 72 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Rawalpindi change with daylight saving time?
No. Rawalpindi stays on UTC+5 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.