Planetary Hours in Johannesburg Today
Friday, May 1, 2026
South Africa · 26.2041°S, 28.0473°E
Sunrise
☀️ 6:32 AM
Sunset
🌅 5:39 PM
Day Ruler
♀ Venus
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
In the Southern Hemisphere at 26°S, Johannesburg's planetary hours follow reversed seasonal patterns — longest daytime hours occur during December and January.
Current Planetary Hour
☀️ Daytime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♀Venus | 6:32 AM – 7:28 AM |
| 2 | ☿Mercury | 7:28 AM – 8:23 AM |
| 3 | ☽Moon | 8:23 AM – 9:19 AM |
| 4 | ♄Saturn | 9:19 AM – 10:14 AM |
| 5 | ♃Jupiter | 10:14 AM – 11:10 AM |
| 6 | ♂Mars | 11:10 AM – 12:06 PM |
| 7 | ☉Sun | 12:06 PM – 1:01 PM |
| 8 | ♀Venus | 1:01 PM – 1:57 PM |
| 9 | ☿Mercury | 1:57 PM – 2:52 PM |
| 10 | ☽Moon | 2:52 PM – 3:48 PM |
| 11 | ♄Saturn | 3:48 PM – 4:44 PM |
| 12 | ♃Jupiter | 4:44 PM – 5:39 PM |
🌙 Nighttime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♂Mars | 5:39 PM – 6:44 PM |
| 2 | ☉Sun | 6:44 PM – 7:48 PM |
| 3 | ♀Venus | 7:48 PM – 8:53 PM |
| 4 | ☿Mercury | 8:53 PM – 9:57 PM |
| 5 | ☽MoonNow | 9:57 PM – 11:01 PM |
| 6 | ♄Saturn | 11:01 PM – 12:06 AM |
| 7 | ♃Jupiter | 12:06 AM – 1:10 AM |
| 8 | ♂Mars | 1:10 AM – 2:15 AM |
| 9 | ☉Sun | 2:15 AM – 3:19 AM |
| 10 | ♀Venus | 3:19 AM – 4:24 AM |
| 11 | ☿Mercury | 4:24 AM – 5:28 AM |
| 12 | ☽Moon | 5:28 AM – 6:33 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the planetary hours in Johannesburg today?
Today, planetary hours in Johannesburg begin at sunrise (6:32 AM) and are ruled by Venus. Each daytime planetary hour lasts about 56 minutes, while each nighttime hour lasts about 64 minutes.
What planet rules today in Johannesburg?
The day ruler in Johannesburg today is Venus. 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 Johannesburg?
Planetary hours for Johannesburg are calculated using the city's precise coordinates (26.2041°S, 28.0473°E) and timezone (Africa/Johannesburg). 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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