Planetary Hours in Shanghai Today
Friday, May 22, 2026
China · 31.2304°N, 121.4737°E
Sunrise
☀️ 4:56 AM
Sunset
🌅 6:48 PM
Day Ruler
♀ Venus
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Shanghai at 31°N experiences moderate seasonal planetary hour variation, with China's traditional Shichen time-keeping system dividing the day into twelve two-hour periods that echo planetary hour concepts.
Current Planetary Hour
☀️ Daytime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♀Venus | 4:56 AM – 6:05 AM |
| 2 | ☿MercuryNow | 6:05 AM – 7:14 AM |
| 3 | ☽Moon | 7:14 AM – 8:24 AM |
| 4 | ♄Saturn | 8:24 AM – 9:33 AM |
| 5 | ♃Jupiter | 9:33 AM – 10:42 AM |
| 6 | ♂Mars | 10:42 AM – 11:52 AM |
| 7 | ☉Sun | 11:52 AM – 1:01 PM |
| 8 | ♀Venus | 1:01 PM – 2:10 PM |
| 9 | ☿Mercury | 2:10 PM – 3:20 PM |
| 10 | ☽Moon | 3:20 PM – 4:29 PM |
| 11 | ♄Saturn | 4:29 PM – 5:38 PM |
| 12 | ♃Jupiter | 5:38 PM – 6:48 PM |
🌙 Nighttime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♂Mars | 6:48 PM – 7:38 PM |
| 2 | ☉Sun | 7:38 PM – 8:29 PM |
| 3 | ♀Venus | 8:29 PM – 9:20 PM |
| 4 | ☿Mercury | 9:20 PM – 10:10 PM |
| 5 | ☽Moon | 10:10 PM – 11:01 PM |
| 6 | ♄Saturn | 11:01 PM – 11:51 PM |
| 7 | ♃Jupiter | 11:51 PM – 12:42 AM |
| 8 | ♂Mars | 12:42 AM – 1:33 AM |
| 9 | ☉Sun | 1:33 AM – 2:23 AM |
| 10 | ♀Venus | 2:23 AM – 3:14 AM |
| 11 | ☿Mercury | 3:14 AM – 4:04 AM |
| 12 | ☽Moon | 4:04 AM – 4:55 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the planetary hours in Shanghai today?
Today, planetary hours in Shanghai begin at sunrise (4:56 AM) and are ruled by Venus. Each daytime planetary hour lasts about 69 minutes, while each nighttime hour lasts about 51 minutes.
What planet rules today in Shanghai?
The day ruler in Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
Planetary hours for Shanghai are calculated using the city's precise coordinates (31.2304°N, 121.4737°E) and timezone (Asia/Shanghai). 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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