Planetary Hours in London Today
Saturday, May 16, 2026
United Kingdom · 51.5074°N, 0.1278°W
Sunrise
☀️ 5:08 AM
Sunset
🌅 8:47 PM
Day Ruler
♄ Saturn
Timezone: Europe/London
London's high latitude (51°N) creates dramatic seasonal contrasts — midsummer daytime planetary hours can exceed 80 minutes, while midwinter ones drop below 40 minutes.
Current Planetary Hour
☀️ Daytime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♄Saturn | 5:08 AM – 6:27 AM |
| 2 | ♃Jupiter | 6:27 AM – 7:45 AM |
| 3 | ♂Mars | 7:45 AM – 9:03 AM |
| 4 | ☉Sun | 9:03 AM – 10:21 AM |
| 5 | ♀Venus | 10:21 AM – 11:40 AM |
| 6 | ☿Mercury | 11:40 AM – 12:58 PM |
| 7 | ☽Moon | 12:58 PM – 2:16 PM |
| 8 | ♄Saturn | 2:16 PM – 3:34 PM |
| 9 | ♃Jupiter | 3:34 PM – 4:52 PM |
| 10 | ♂Mars | 4:52 PM – 6:11 PM |
| 11 | ☉Sun | 6:11 PM – 7:29 PM |
| 12 | ♀Venus | 7:29 PM – 8:47 PM |
🌙 Nighttime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ☿Mercury | 8:47 PM – 9:29 PM |
| 2 | ☽Moon | 9:29 PM – 10:10 PM |
| 3 | ♄Saturn | 10:10 PM – 10:52 PM |
| 4 | ♃JupiterNow | 10:52 PM – 11:34 PM |
| 5 | ♂Mars | 11:34 PM – 12:15 AM |
| 6 | ☉Sun | 12:15 AM – 12:57 AM |
| 7 | ♀Venus | 12:57 AM – 1:39 AM |
| 8 | ☿Mercury | 1:39 AM – 2:20 AM |
| 9 | ☽Moon | 2:20 AM – 3:02 AM |
| 10 | ♄Saturn | 3:02 AM – 3:44 AM |
| 11 | ♃Jupiter | 3:44 AM – 4:25 AM |
| 12 | ♂Mars | 4:25 AM – 5:07 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the planetary hours in London today?
Today, planetary hours in London begin at sunrise (5:08 AM) and are ruled by Saturn. Each daytime planetary hour lasts about 78 minutes, while each nighttime hour lasts about 42 minutes.
What planet rules today in London?
The day ruler in London today is Saturn. 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 London?
Planetary hours for London are calculated using the city's precise coordinates (51.5074°N, 0.1278°W) and timezone (Europe/London). 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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