Planetary Hours
Planetary Hours in New York Today
The planetary hours for New York, New York, United States, counted from local sunrise in the Chaldean order. The table updates with the city's own date, and the hour running now is marked.
Quick Answer
On Thursday, October 22, 2026 in New York, the planetary day belongs to Jupiter. Sunrise at 7:15 AM opens the first Jupiter hour. The twelve day hours last 54 minutes each and the twelve night hours 66 minutes, until sunrise at 7:16 AM on Friday.
Jupiter rules Thursday, and Jupiter also sits somewhere in your birth chart. Open your chart to see its sign and house, the part of your own life its hours speak to.
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
Day Hours
Sunrise 7:15 AM to sunset 6:05 PM, 54 minutes each
| Hour | Ruler | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jupiter | ||
| 2 | Mars | ||
| 3 | Sun | ||
| 4 | Venus | ||
| 5 | Mercury | ||
| 6 | Moon | ||
| 7 | Saturn | ||
| 8 | Jupiter | ||
| 9 | Mars | ||
| 10 | Sun | ||
| 11 | Venus | ||
| 12 | Mercury |
Night Hours
Sunset 6:05 PM to sunrise 7:16 AM on Friday, 66 minutes each
| Hour | Ruler | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Moon | ||
| 14 | Saturn | ||
| 15 | Jupiter | ||
| 16 | Mars | ||
| 17 | Sun | ||
| 18 | Venus | ||
| 19 | Mercury | ||
| 20 | Moon | ||
| 21 | Saturn | ||
| 22 | Jupiter | ||
| 23 | Mars | ||
| 24 | Sun |
Eastern Time, rounded to the minute. Sunrise is the Sun's upper edge on a sea-level horizon with standard refraction.
The Quality of Jupiter's Day
Generosity, trust and a wider view. Tradition gave Jupiter hours to teaching, law, religion, asking favors and anything meant to grow. The ruler of the day returns every seventh hour, at the 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd hours, so its quality threads through the whole day. What gives this day meaning, and where could you be more generous?
The Week Ahead in New York
| Date | Day Ruler | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Hour | Night Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 22 | Jupiter | 7:15 AM | 6:05 PM | 54 min | 66 min |
| Friday, October 23 | Venus | 7:16 AM | 6:04 PM | 54 min | 66 min |
| Saturday, October 24 | Saturn | 7:17 AM | 6:03 PM | 54 min | 66 min |
| Sunday, October 25 | Sun | 7:18 AM | 6:01 PM | 54 min | 67 min |
| Monday, October 26 | Moon | 7:20 AM | 6:00 PM | 53 min | 67 min |
| Tuesday, October 27 | Mars | 7:21 AM | 5:59 PM | 53 min | 67 min |
| Wednesday, October 28 | Mercury | 7:22 AM | 5:57 PM | 53 min | 67 min |
Planetary Hours in New York
What Is the First Planetary Hour in New York Today?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the first planetary hour in New York begins at sunrise, 7:15 AM, and belongs to Jupiter, the ruler of Thursday. The night hours begin at sunset, 6:05 PM, with the hour of Moon.
How Long Is a Planetary Hour in New York?
It depends on the season. In 2026, a day hour in New York lasts about 75 minutes at the June solstice, when the daylight is longest, and about 46 minutes at the other solstice. Night hours do the reverse, from 45 minutes up to 74 minutes.
Which Time Zone Are These Times In?
Eastern Time, the local clock in New York, including daylight saving time when it applies. The hours are calculated for the city center (40.71° N, 74.01° W); across a metropolitan area sunrise can differ by a minute or two, so enter your own location in the calculator for exact times.
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New to planetary hours? The planetary hours calculator explains how they are counted, what each ruler means and works for any place on Earth.