Planetary Hours in Istanbul Today
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Türkiye · 41.0082°N, 28.9784°E
Sunrise
☀️ 5:32 AM
Sunset
🌅 8:37 PM
Day Ruler
♃ Jupiter
Timezone: 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.
Current Planetary Hour
☀️ Daytime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♃Jupiter | 5:32 AM – 6:48 AM |
| 2 | ♂Mars | 6:48 AM – 8:03 AM |
| 3 | ☉Sun | 8:03 AM – 9:18 AM |
| 4 | ♀Venus | 9:18 AM – 10:34 AM |
| 5 | ☿Mercury | 10:34 AM – 11:49 AM |
| 6 | ☽Moon | 11:49 AM – 1:05 PM |
| 7 | ♄SaturnNow | 1:05 PM – 2:20 PM |
| 8 | ♃Jupiter | 2:20 PM – 3:35 PM |
| 9 | ♂Mars | 3:35 PM – 4:51 PM |
| 10 | ☉Sun | 4:51 PM – 6:06 PM |
| 11 | ♀Venus | 6:06 PM – 7:21 PM |
| 12 | ☿Mercury | 7:21 PM – 8:37 PM |
🌙 Nighttime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ☽Moon | 8:37 PM – 9:21 PM |
| 2 | ♄Saturn | 9:21 PM – 10:06 PM |
| 3 | ♃Jupiter | 10:06 PM – 10:51 PM |
| 4 | ♂Mars | 10:51 PM – 11:35 PM |
| 5 | ☉Sun | 11:35 PM – 12:20 AM |
| 6 | ♀Venus | 12:20 AM – 1:05 AM |
| 7 | ☿Mercury | 1:05 AM – 1:49 AM |
| 8 | ☽Moon | 1:49 AM – 2:34 AM |
| 9 | ♄Saturn | 2:34 AM – 3:18 AM |
| 10 | ♃Jupiter | 3:18 AM – 4:03 AM |
| 11 | ♂Mars | 4:03 AM – 4:48 AM |
| 12 | ☉Sun | 4:48 AM – 5:32 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the planetary hours in Istanbul today?
Today, planetary hours in Istanbul begin at sunrise (5:32 AM) and are ruled by Jupiter. Each daytime planetary hour lasts about 75 minutes, while each nighttime hour lasts about 45 minutes.
What planet rules today in Istanbul?
The day ruler in Istanbul today is Jupiter. 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 Istanbul?
Planetary hours for Istanbul are calculated using the city's precise coordinates (41.0082°N, 28.9784°E) and timezone (Europe/Istanbul). 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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