Planetary Hours in Beijing Today
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
China · 39.9042°N, 116.4074°E
Sunrise
☀️ 5:24 AM
Sunset
🌅 7:17 PM
Day Ruler
☿ Mercury
Timezone: 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.
Current Planetary Hour
☀️ Daytime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ☿Mercury | 5:24 AM – 6:33 AM |
| 2 | ☽Moon | 6:33 AM – 7:42 AM |
| 3 | ♄Saturn | 7:42 AM – 8:52 AM |
| 4 | ♃Jupiter | 8:52 AM – 10:01 AM |
| 5 | ♂Mars | 10:01 AM – 11:11 AM |
| 6 | ☉Sun | 11:11 AM – 12:20 PM |
| 7 | ♀Venus | 12:20 PM – 1:30 PM |
| 8 | ☿Mercury | 1:30 PM – 2:39 PM |
| 9 | ☽Moon | 2:39 PM – 3:49 PM |
| 10 | ♄Saturn | 3:49 PM – 4:58 PM |
| 11 | ♃Jupiter | 4:58 PM – 6:08 PM |
| 12 | ♂MarsNow | 6:08 PM – 7:17 PM |
🌙 Nighttime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ☉Sun | 7:17 PM – 8:08 PM |
| 2 | ♀Venus | 8:08 PM – 8:58 PM |
| 3 | ☿Mercury | 8:58 PM – 9:49 PM |
| 4 | ☽Moon | 9:49 PM – 10:40 PM |
| 5 | ♄Saturn | 10:40 PM – 11:30 PM |
| 6 | ♃Jupiter | 11:30 PM – 12:21 AM |
| 7 | ♂Mars | 12:21 AM – 1:11 AM |
| 8 | ☉Sun | 1:11 AM – 2:02 AM |
| 9 | ♀Venus | 2:02 AM – 2:53 AM |
| 10 | ☿Mercury | 2:53 AM – 3:43 AM |
| 11 | ☽Moon | 3:43 AM – 4:34 AM |
| 12 | ♄Saturn | 4:34 AM – 5:25 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the planetary hours in Beijing today?
Today, planetary hours in Beijing begin at sunrise (5:24 AM) and are ruled by Mercury. Each daytime planetary hour lasts about 69 minutes, while each nighttime hour lasts about 51 minutes.
What planet rules today in Beijing?
The day ruler in Beijing today is Mercury. 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 Beijing?
Planetary hours for Beijing are calculated using the city's precise coordinates (39.9042°N, 116.4074°E) and timezone (Asia/Shanghai). 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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