Planetary Hours in Cairo Today
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Egypt · 30.0444°N, 31.2357°E
Sunrise
☀️ 6:08 AM
Sunset
🌅 7:56 PM
Day Ruler
♂ Mars
Timezone: 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.
Current Planetary Hour
☀️ Daytime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♂MarsNow | 6:08 AM – 7:17 AM |
| 2 | ☉Sun | 7:17 AM – 8:26 AM |
| 3 | ♀Venus | 8:26 AM – 9:35 AM |
| 4 | ☿Mercury | 9:35 AM – 10:44 AM |
| 5 | ☽Moon | 10:44 AM – 11:53 AM |
| 6 | ♄Saturn | 11:53 AM – 1:02 PM |
| 7 | ♃Jupiter | 1:02 PM – 2:11 PM |
| 8 | ♂Mars | 2:11 PM – 3:20 PM |
| 9 | ☉Sun | 3:20 PM – 4:29 PM |
| 10 | ♀Venus | 4:29 PM – 5:38 PM |
| 11 | ☿Mercury | 5:38 PM – 6:47 PM |
| 12 | ☽Moon | 6:47 PM – 7:56 PM |
🌙 Nighttime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♄Saturn | 7:56 PM – 8:47 PM |
| 2 | ♃Jupiter | 8:47 PM – 9:38 PM |
| 3 | ♂Mars | 9:38 PM – 10:29 PM |
| 4 | ☉Sun | 10:29 PM – 11:20 PM |
| 5 | ♀Venus | 11:20 PM – 12:11 AM |
| 6 | ☿Mercury | 12:11 AM – 1:02 AM |
| 7 | ☽Moon | 1:02 AM – 1:53 AM |
| 8 | ♄Saturn | 1:53 AM – 2:44 AM |
| 9 | ♃Jupiter | 2:44 AM – 3:35 AM |
| 10 | ♂Mars | 3:35 AM – 4:26 AM |
| 11 | ☉Sun | 4:26 AM – 5:17 AM |
| 12 | ♀Venus | 5:17 AM – 6:08 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the planetary hours in Cairo today?
Today, planetary hours in Cairo begin at sunrise (6:08 AM) and are ruled by Mars. Each daytime planetary hour lasts about 69 minutes, while each nighttime hour lasts about 51 minutes.
What planet rules today in Cairo?
The day ruler in Cairo today is Mars. 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 Cairo?
Planetary hours for Cairo are calculated using the city's precise coordinates (30.0444°N, 31.2357°E) and timezone (Africa/Cairo). 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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