Planetary Hours in Colombo Today
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Sri Lanka · 6.9271°N, 79.8612°E
Sunrise
☀️ 5:56 AM
Sunset
🌅 6:28 PM
Day Ruler
♂ Mars
Timezone: 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.
Current Planetary Hour
☀️ Daytime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♂Mars | 5:56 AM – 6:59 AM |
| 2 | ☉Sun | 6:59 AM – 8:02 AM |
| 3 | ♀Venus | 8:02 AM – 9:04 AM |
| 4 | ☿Mercury | 9:04 AM – 10:07 AM |
| 5 | ☽Moon | 10:07 AM – 11:09 AM |
| 6 | ♄Saturn | 11:09 AM – 12:12 PM |
| 7 | ♃Jupiter | 12:12 PM – 1:15 PM |
| 8 | ♂Mars | 1:15 PM – 2:17 PM |
| 9 | ☉Sun | 2:17 PM – 3:20 PM |
| 10 | ♀Venus | 3:20 PM – 4:22 PM |
| 11 | ☿Mercury | 4:22 PM – 5:25 PM |
| 12 | ☽Moon | 5:25 PM – 6:28 PM |
🌙 Nighttime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♄Saturn | 6:28 PM – 7:25 PM |
| 2 | ♃JupiterNow | 7:25 PM – 8:22 PM |
| 3 | ♂Mars | 8:22 PM – 9:20 PM |
| 4 | ☉Sun | 9:20 PM – 10:17 PM |
| 5 | ♀Venus | 10:17 PM – 11:15 PM |
| 6 | ☿Mercury | 11:15 PM – 12:12 AM |
| 7 | ☽Moon | 12:12 AM – 1:09 AM |
| 8 | ♄Saturn | 1:09 AM – 2:07 AM |
| 9 | ♃Jupiter | 2:07 AM – 3:04 AM |
| 10 | ♂Mars | 3:04 AM – 4:02 AM |
| 11 | ☉Sun | 4:02 AM – 4:59 AM |
| 12 | ♀Venus | 4:59 AM – 5:56 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the planetary hours in Colombo today?
Today, planetary hours in Colombo begin at sunrise (5:56 AM) and are ruled by Mars. Each daytime planetary hour lasts about 63 minutes, while each nighttime hour lasts about 57 minutes.
What planet rules today in Colombo?
The day ruler in Colombo 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 Colombo?
Planetary hours for Colombo are calculated using the city's precise coordinates (6.9271°N, 79.8612°E) and timezone (Asia/Colombo). 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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