- Home
- /Cities
Planetary Hours by City
Select a city to view today's planetary hours calculated with precise local coordinates and timezone.
Africa
Lagos
Nigeria
Africa/Lagos
Sitting just 6°N of the equator, Lagos has remarkably stable planetary hour durations throughout the year, making it one of the most consistent locations for planetary timing.
Cairo
Egypt
Africa/Cairo
Cairo at 30°N carries a rich legacy of ancient Egyptian astronomy and astrology, with moderate seasonal planetary hour variation under its clear desert skies.
Johannesburg
South Africa
Africa/Johannesburg
In the Southern Hemisphere at 26°S, Johannesburg's planetary hours follow reversed seasonal patterns — longest daytime hours occur during December and January.
Cape Town
South Africa
Africa/Johannesburg
At 33°S in the Southern Hemisphere, Cape Town's planetary hours mirror those of cities at similar northern latitudes but in reverse, with its longest daytime hours during the December solstice.
Nairobi
Kenya
Africa/Nairobi
Straddling the equator at 1°S, Nairobi offers some of the most consistent planetary hour durations on Earth, with virtually equal day and night lengths throughout the year.
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
At 6°S near the equator, Dar es Salaam enjoys remarkably stable planetary hours year-round, with the Swahili coast's clear tropical skies providing excellent conditions for celestial observation.
Algiers
Algeria
Africa/Algiers
At 36°N on the Mediterranean coast, Algiers experiences moderate seasonal planetary hour variation, with a legacy of medieval Islamic astronomers who refined planetary timing calculations.
Casablanca
Morocco
Africa/Casablanca
Casablanca at 33°N sits on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, where moderate latitude produces gentle seasonal shifts in planetary hours and the ocean influence creates distinctive dawn and dusk timing.
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Africa/Addis_Ababa
At 9°N and over 2,300 meters elevation, Addis Ababa has near-equatorial consistency in planetary hours, and Ethiopia's unique 12-hour clock system naturally aligns with the sunrise-based planetary hour tradition.
Accra
Ghana
Africa/Accra
At 5°N near the equator, Accra's planetary hours remain remarkably steady throughout the year, with daytime and nighttime hours staying close to 60 minutes in every season.
Kampala
Uganda
Africa/Kampala
Almost exactly on the equator at 0.3°N, Kampala has the most stable planetary hour durations of any major city, with sunrise and sunset times barely changing throughout the year.
Tunis
Tunisia
Africa/Tunis
Tunis at 36°N blends North African and Mediterranean traditions, experiencing moderate seasonal variation in planetary hours with a historical connection to Carthaginian and Arab astronomical heritage.
Asia
Shanghai
China
Asia/Shanghai
Shanghai at 31°N experiences moderate seasonal planetary hour variation, with China's traditional Shichen time-keeping system dividing the day into twelve two-hour periods that echo planetary hour concepts.
Beijing
China
Asia/Shanghai
At 39°N, Beijing shows noticeable seasonal changes in planetary hours, and the city's ancient astronomical observatory reflects China's millennia-long tradition of celestial timekeeping.
New Delhi
India
Asia/Kolkata
At 28°N, New Delhi shows moderate seasonal variation in planetary hours, and the city's deep roots in Jyotish (Vedic astrology) make planetary timing culturally significant.
Karachi
Pakistan
Asia/Karachi
Karachi at 24°N benefits from its subtropical latitude with relatively moderate planetary hour variation, and Pakistan's strong tradition of Islamic astronomy enriches its celestial heritage.
Tokyo
Japan
Asia/Tokyo
Tokyo at 35°N experiences moderate seasonal planetary hour variation, and Japan's onmyōdō tradition has historically incorporated planetary timing concepts.
Mumbai
India
Asia/Kolkata
Mumbai at 19°N enjoys relatively balanced planetary hours, with India's rich Vedic astrology tradition making planetary timing an integral part of daily life.
Lahore
Pakistan
Asia/Karachi
Lahore at 31°N shows moderate seasonal variation in planetary hours, with the city's Mughal-era astronomical heritage and observatories reflecting centuries of planetary observation.
Jakarta
Indonesia
Asia/Jakarta
Near the equator at 6°S, Jakarta's planetary hours remain nearly uniform throughout the year, making it one of the most consistent locations in Asia for planetary timing practice.
Seoul
South Korea
Asia/Seoul
At 37°N, Seoul experiences notable seasonal variation in planetary hours, with Korean traditional astronomy and the concept of 'si' reflecting ancient planetary time divisions.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
At 10°N near the equator, Ho Chi Minh City's planetary hours remain highly consistent throughout the year, with Vietnam's traditional lunar calendar reflecting age-old celestial timing practices.
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Asia/Dhaka
Dhaka at 23°N sits near the Tropic of Cancer, giving it a distinctive transition between tropical consistency and temperate seasonal variation in planetary hour lengths.
Bangalore
India
Asia/Kolkata
Bangalore at 12°N enjoys near-equatorial stability in planetary hour lengths, and as a hub of India's Vedic astrology tradition, the city has a vibrant culture of planetary timing consultation.
Bangkok
Thailand
Asia/Bangkok
Bangkok at 13°N enjoys relatively consistent planetary hours year-round, with Thailand's rich Buddhist cosmological traditions incorporating concepts of auspicious timing tied to celestial bodies.
Hanoi
Vietnam
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
At 21°N, Hanoi experiences slight seasonal variation in planetary hours, with Vietnam's rich tradition of Tử Vi astrology incorporating planetary influences into daily timing decisions.
Hong Kong
China
Asia/Hong_Kong
At 22°N, Hong Kong has moderately consistent planetary hours with a subtropical climate, and the city's Feng Shui traditions often incorporate planetary timing into auspicious calculations.
Singapore
Singapore
Asia/Singapore
Virtually on the equator at 1°N, Singapore experiences the most uniform planetary hours possible — daytime and nighttime hours are almost exactly 60 minutes every day of the year.
Osaka
Japan
Asia/Tokyo
Osaka at 34°N shares similar planetary hour patterns with Tokyo, and the Kansai region's temples historically used onmyōdō planetary calculations for determining ceremonial timing.
Taipei
Taiwan
Asia/Taipei
At 25°N, Taipei has moderate planetary hour variation with a subtropical climate, and Taiwan preserves Chinese astronomical traditions including Zi Wei Dou Shu star-based timing methods.
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Near the equator at 3°N, Kuala Lumpur's planetary hours are among the most consistent globally, with Malaysia's multicultural society blending Malay, Chinese, and Indian astrological traditions.
Manila
Philippines
Asia/Manila
Near the equator at 14°N, Manila enjoys relatively consistent planetary hour lengths year-round, with daytime and nighttime hours staying close to 60 minutes each.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Asia/Colombo
At 6°N near the equator, Colombo's planetary hours are remarkably stable year-round, and Sri Lanka's deep Buddhist and Hindu astrological traditions make nekath (auspicious timing) central to daily life.
Europe
Istanbul
Turkey
Europe/Istanbul
Straddling two continents at 41°N, Istanbul has notable seasonal planetary hour variation, and the city's Byzantine and Ottoman astronomical traditions drew on both Greek and Islamic planetary systems.
London
United Kingdom
Europe/London
London's high latitude (51°N) creates dramatic seasonal contrasts — midsummer daytime planetary hours can exceed 80 minutes, while midwinter ones drop below 40 minutes.
Berlin
Germany
Europe/Berlin
Berlin's high latitude at 52°N creates extreme seasonal contrasts in planetary hours — summer days are very long while winter daytime hours are remarkably short.
Madrid
Spain
Europe/Madrid
Madrid at 40°N experiences significant seasonal variation, and Spain's Central European timezone placement means the sun rises and sets later than its longitude would suggest, affecting planetary hour timing.
Rome
Italy
Europe/Rome
At 41°N, Rome has pronounced seasonal planetary hour variation, and as the seat of the Roman Empire where the seven-day planetary week was formalized, it holds a foundational role in planetary hour history.
Paris
France
Europe/Paris
Paris at 48°N has significant seasonal planetary hour variation, and the city's historical connection to occult traditions makes it a center of planetary hour practice in Europe.
Vienna
Austria
Europe/Vienna
Vienna at 48°N shows considerable seasonal variation in planetary hours, and the city's Habsburg-era observatories contributed significantly to European astronomical knowledge and planetary calculations.
Bucharest
Romania
Europe/Bucharest
Bucharest at 44°N has significant seasonal planetary hour variation, with Romanian folk traditions preserving elements of Dacian and Byzantine celestial timing practices.
Warsaw
Poland
Europe/Warsaw
At 52°N, Warsaw's high latitude creates dramatic seasonal differences in planetary hours — summer daytime hours extend well past 70 minutes while winter ones compress below 40.
Budapest
Hungary
Europe/Budapest
At 47°N along the Danube, Budapest experiences marked seasonal shifts in planetary hours, with Hungary's traditional folk astronomy incorporating planetary timing into agricultural practices.
Barcelona
Spain
Europe/Madrid
Barcelona at 41°N shares Madrid's timezone despite being further east, creating an interesting offset between solar noon and clock noon that affects the practical calculation of planetary hours.
Munich
Germany
Europe/Berlin
At 48°N, Munich's planetary hours show significant seasonal variation, and Bavaria's historical monastic tradition preserved ancient planetary timing knowledge through the medieval period.
Milan
Italy
Europe/Rome
Milan at 45°N sits in northern Italy where seasonal planetary hour variation is more pronounced than in Rome, reflecting the latitude's influence on day-night ratios.
Prague
Czech Republic
Europe/Prague
At 50°N, Prague's planetary hours vary dramatically by season, and the city's famous astronomical clock has displayed planetary information since 1410, making it a landmark of planetary timekeeping.
Brussels
Belgium
Europe/Brussels
Brussels at 50°N experiences significant seasonal extremes in planetary hours, and Belgium's position at the crossroads of European cultural traditions reflects diverse astrological practices.
Belgrade
Serbia
Europe/Belgrade
At 44°N along the Danube, Belgrade experiences noticeable seasonal variation in planetary hours, with the city's position at the confluence of Western and Eastern European astrological traditions.
Stockholm
Sweden
Europe/Stockholm
At 59°N, Stockholm's extreme latitude creates some of the most dramatic planetary hour variations — midsummer daytime hours can exceed 90 minutes while midwinter ones shrink to under 30.
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Europe/Amsterdam
Amsterdam at 52°N has dramatic seasonal planetary hour variation, and the Dutch Golden Age produced significant advances in astronomical calculation and celestial navigation.
Copenhagen
Denmark
Europe/Copenhagen
At 55°N, Copenhagen's high latitude produces extreme seasonal differences in planetary hours, with nearly 18 hours of daylight at the summer solstice and barely 7 in midwinter.
Oslo
Norway
Europe/Oslo
Oslo at 59°N ranks among the most extreme major cities for planetary hour variation — near the summer solstice, a single daytime planetary hour can last over 90 minutes.
Athens
Greece
Europe/Athens
The birthplace of Western astrology at 38°N, Athens is where the Chaldean planetary hour system was refined and popularized in the ancient Mediterranean world.
Helsinki
Finland
Europe/Helsinki
At 60°N, Helsinki has the most extreme planetary hour variations of any major European capital, with white nights in summer creating extraordinarily long daytime planetary hours.
Dublin
Ireland
Europe/Dublin
Dublin at 53°N experiences significant seasonal planetary hour variation, and Ireland's ancient Celtic calendar incorporated solar and lunar timing that parallels planetary hour concepts.
Lisbon
Portugal
Europe/Lisbon
Lisbon at 38°N is western Europe's sunniest capital, and its position at the far western edge of the WET timezone affects when planetary hours transition relative to the clock.
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Europe/London
At 55°N, Edinburgh's high latitude creates dramatic seasonal planetary hour extremes, and Scotland's Celtic astronomical heritage includes sites like Callanish that tracked planetary movements.
Zurich
Switzerland
Europe/Zurich
Zurich at 47°N shows considerable seasonal planetary hour variation, and Switzerland's tradition of precision timekeeping extends to meticulous planetary hour calculation among astrological practitioners.
Middle East
Tehran
Iran
Asia/Tehran
At 35°N, Tehran experiences moderate seasonal planetary hour variation, and Iran's rich Persian astronomical heritage — including observatories like Maragheh — significantly advanced planetary science.
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Asia/Riyadh
Riyadh at 24°N has moderate planetary hour variation, and Saudi Arabia's Islamic scholarly tradition developed sophisticated methods for calculating prayer times that closely parallel planetary hour systems.
Amman
Jordan
Asia/Amman
At 31°N, Amman experiences moderate seasonal planetary hour changes, and Jordan's Nabataean and Umayyad heritage includes astronomical knowledge that informed early planetary calculations.
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Asia/Dubai
At 25°N, Dubai's subtropical location produces moderately varying planetary hours, with the desert climate offering clear skies ideal for astronomical observation.
Muscat
Oman
Asia/Muscat
Muscat at 23°N sits near the Tropic of Cancer, giving it moderate planetary hour variation, while Oman's maritime tradition relied on celestial navigation and stellar timing for ocean voyages.
Doha
Qatar
Asia/Qatar
At 25°N, Doha has moderate planetary hour variation with abundant sunshine year-round, and Qatar's desert skies offer exceptional clarity for astronomical observation.
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Asia/Kuwait
Kuwait City at 29°N has moderate planetary hour variation, with the Gulf region's clear desert atmosphere providing ideal conditions for observing planetary transitions.
Tel Aviv
Israel
Asia/Jerusalem
At 32°N, Tel Aviv experiences moderate seasonal planetary hour variation, with Israel's ancient Hebrew calendar system incorporating celestial timing concepts that predate the Greco-Roman tradition.
Beirut
Lebanon
Asia/Beirut
Beirut at 33°N on the Mediterranean coast has moderate planetary hour variation, with Lebanon's Phoenician heritage including some of the earliest recorded astronomical observations in the ancient world.
North America
Mexico City
Mexico
America/Mexico_City
Mexico City at 19°N enjoys relatively consistent planetary hour lengths throughout the year, with its tropical latitude keeping day-night ratios stable.
New York
United States
America/New_York
At 40°N latitude, New York experiences significant seasonal variation in planetary hour lengths — summer daytime hours stretch well beyond 60 minutes while winter ones shrink noticeably.
Los Angeles
United States
America/Los_Angeles
Los Angeles sits at 34°N, giving it milder seasonal swings in planetary hour durations compared to cities farther north, with consistently pleasant day-night ratios.
Toronto
Canada
America/Toronto
At 43°N, Toronto's planetary hours show pronounced seasonal extremes — its northerly position creates some of the longest summer daytime hours in North America.
Chicago
United States
America/Chicago
Chicago at 41°N experiences wide seasonal variation — summer daytime planetary hours last over 70 minutes while winter ones compress to around 45 minutes.
Houston
United States
America/Chicago
Houston's 29°N latitude gives it more moderate planetary hour variation than northern US cities, with day-night ratios staying relatively balanced year-round.
Havana
Cuba
America/Havana
At 23°N near the Tropic of Cancer, Havana enjoys relatively stable planetary hours year-round, with Cuba's syncretic Santería tradition incorporating planetary associations into ceremonial timing.
Montreal
Canada
America/Toronto
Montreal at 45°N experiences significant seasonal planetary hour variation, with longer summer days and shorter winter ones creating a dynamic rhythm for planetary timing practitioners.
Phoenix
United States
America/Phoenix
At 33°N in the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix has moderate planetary hour variation with over 300 sunny days per year, making it one of North America's most reliable locations for solar-based planetary observations.
Dallas
United States
America/Chicago
Dallas at 32°N has moderate seasonal variation in planetary hours, with the broad Texas skies providing excellent visibility for tracking the sun's movement throughout the day.
San Francisco
United States
America/Los_Angeles
At 37°N, San Francisco's planetary hours follow typical mid-latitude seasonal patterns, but the city's famous fog can obscure sunrise and sunset, adding a unique challenge to visual planetary timing.
Seattle
United States
America/Los_Angeles
Seattle at 47°N has pronounced seasonal extremes in planetary hours — summer days stretch to nearly 16 hours while winter daylight shrinks to about 8.5, creating wide hour variations.
Denver
United States
America/Denver
At 39°N and over 1,600 meters elevation, Denver's high altitude and clear mountain air make sunrise and sunset particularly crisp, offering precise visual markers for planetary hour transitions.
Washington DC
United States
America/New_York
Washington DC at 38°N experiences moderate seasonal planetary hour variation, and the city's Smithsonian observatories have a long history of precise astronomical timekeeping.
Boston
United States
America/New_York
At 42°N, Boston has notable seasonal planetary hour swings, and New England's Puritan almanac tradition incorporated planetary hours into colonial-era agricultural and medical practice.
Vancouver
Canada
America/Vancouver
Vancouver at 49°N has significant seasonal planetary hour variation similar to northern European cities, with Pacific Northwest overcast skies sometimes obscuring the precise moments of sunrise and sunset.
Atlanta
United States
America/New_York
At 33°N, Atlanta has moderate planetary hour variation, with the American South's tradition of folk astrology preserving planetary timing practices brought from Europe and Africa.
Miami
United States
America/New_York
Miami at 25°N enjoys relatively stable planetary hours due to its subtropical latitude, with warm consistent sunshine making it one of North America's most reliable locations for solar observation.
Oceania
Sydney
Australia
Australia/Sydney
Sydney at 33°S mirrors the seasonal planetary hour patterns of cities like Los Angeles but in reverse — its longest daytime planetary hours fall in December.
Melbourne
Australia
Australia/Melbourne
Melbourne at 37°S in the Southern Hemisphere experiences reversed seasonal planetary hours from similar northern latitudes, with its longest daytime hours occurring around the December solstice.
Brisbane
Australia
Australia/Brisbane
At 27°S, Brisbane has moderate Southern Hemisphere planetary hour variation with abundant sunshine, creating reliable conditions for solar-based planetary timing throughout the year.
Perth
Australia
Australia/Perth
Perth at 31°S is one of the world's most isolated major cities, and its clear Western Australian skies offer outstanding conditions for astronomical observation and precise planetary hour tracking.
Auckland
New Zealand
Pacific/Auckland
Auckland at 36°S is among the first major cities to see each day's sunrise, making its planetary hours begin earlier than almost any other city, with moderate Southern Hemisphere seasonal variation.
South America
São Paulo
Brazil
America/Sao_Paulo
São Paulo at 23°S sits near the Tropic of Capricorn, giving it reversed seasonal patterns from the Northern Hemisphere with its longest daytime planetary hours around the December solstice.
Lima
Peru
America/Lima
Lima at 12°S enjoys near-equatorial consistency in planetary hours, and Peru's Inca astronomical heritage included sophisticated solar observation that parallels planetary hour concepts.
Bogota
Colombia
America/Bogota
At 4°N near the equator, Bogota has among the most stable planetary hours of any major city, with day and night nearly equal throughout the year at its high Andean elevation.
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
America/Sao_Paulo
At 22°S near the Tropic of Capricorn, Rio de Janeiro has moderate planetary hour variation with reversed seasons, and Brazil's syncretic spiritual traditions often incorporate planetary timing.
Santiago
Chile
America/Santiago
Santiago at 33°S mirrors the seasonal planetary hour patterns of cities like Los Angeles but in the opposite hemisphere, with its longest daytime hours occurring during the Southern Hemisphere summer.
Buenos Aires
Argentina
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
At 34°S, Buenos Aires has notable Southern Hemisphere seasonal variation in planetary hours, and Argentina's European-influenced astrological community actively practices planetary timing.
Medellín
Colombia
America/Bogota
At 6°N near the equator, Medellín's planetary hours are remarkably consistent throughout the year, with Colombia's tropical latitude ensuring nearly equal day and night lengths in every season.
Caracas
Venezuela
America/Caracas
Caracas at 10°N enjoys relatively stable planetary hours year-round, with Venezuela's Caribbean latitude keeping the variation between longest and shortest daytime hours minimal.
Quito
Ecuador
America/Guayaquil
Virtually on the equator at 0.1°S, Quito has the most uniform planetary hours of any capital city — daytime and nighttime hours are almost exactly 60 minutes every single day.
Montevideo
Uruguay
America/Montevideo
At 34°S, Montevideo's planetary hours follow Southern Hemisphere patterns with reversed seasons, and Uruguay's strong European cultural heritage includes active astrological practice.
Don't see your city? Use the full calculator for any location worldwide.
Open Full Calculator