Planetary Hours in Athens Today
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Greece · 37.9838°N, 23.7275°E
Sunrise
☀️ 6:57 AM
Sunset
🌅 7:57 PM
Day Ruler
♄ Saturn
Timezone: 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.
Current Planetary Hour
☀️ Daytime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♄Saturn | 6:57 AM – 8:02 AM |
| 2 | ♃Jupiter | 8:02 AM – 9:07 AM |
| 3 | ♂Mars | 9:07 AM – 10:12 AM |
| 4 | ☉Sun | 10:12 AM – 11:17 AM |
| 5 | ♀Venus | 11:17 AM – 12:22 PM |
| 6 | ☿Mercury | 12:22 PM – 1:27 PM |
| 7 | ☽Moon | 1:27 PM – 2:32 PM |
| 8 | ♄Saturn | 2:32 PM – 3:37 PM |
| 9 | ♃Jupiter | 3:37 PM – 4:42 PM |
| 10 | ♂MarsNow | 4:42 PM – 5:47 PM |
| 11 | ☉Sun | 5:47 PM – 6:52 PM |
| 12 | ♀Venus | 6:52 PM – 7:57 PM |
🌙 Nighttime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ☿Mercury | 7:57 PM – 8:52 PM |
| 2 | ☽Moon | 8:52 PM – 9:47 PM |
| 3 | ♄Saturn | 9:47 PM – 10:42 PM |
| 4 | ♃Jupiter | 10:42 PM – 11:36 PM |
| 5 | ♂Mars | 11:36 PM – 12:31 AM |
| 6 | ☉Sun | 12:31 AM – 1:26 AM |
| 7 | ♀Venus | 1:26 AM – 2:21 AM |
| 8 | ☿Mercury | 2:21 AM – 3:16 AM |
| 9 | ☽Moon | 3:16 AM – 4:11 AM |
| 10 | ♄Saturn | 4:11 AM – 5:05 AM |
| 11 | ♃Jupiter | 5:05 AM – 6:00 AM |
| 12 | ♂Mars | 6:00 AM – 6:55 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the planetary hours in Athens today?
Today, planetary hours in Athens begin at sunrise (6:57 AM) and are ruled by Saturn. Each daytime planetary hour lasts about 65 minutes, while each nighttime hour lasts about 55 minutes.
What planet rules today in Athens?
The day ruler in Athens today is Saturn. The day ruler is the planet that governs the first planetary hour after sunrise. In the Chaldean order, each day of the week is ruled by a specific planet: Sun (Sunday), Moon (Monday), Mars (Tuesday), Mercury (Wednesday), Jupiter (Thursday), Venus (Friday), and Saturn (Saturday).
How are planetary hours calculated for Athens?
Planetary hours for Athens are calculated using the city's precise coordinates (37.9838°N, 23.7275°E) and timezone (Europe/Athens). The time between sunrise and sunset is divided into 12 equal daytime planetary hours, and the time between sunset and the next sunrise is divided into 12 equal nighttime hours. Each hour is assigned a planet following the Chaldean order.
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