Planetary Hours
Hora Today
Hora divides the day and night into 12 planetary hours each. The first Hora after sunrise is ruled by the weekday lord, and each following Hora is ruled by the next planet in the sequence Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars. Begin work in the Hora whose planet governs it.
The Seven Hora Lords
Sun (Surya)
Authority, government, health
Moon (Chandra)
Travel, meetings, water matters
Mars (Mangal)
Sports, surgery, bold action
Mercury (Budha)
Study, trade, communication
Jupiter (Guru)
Education, finance, auspicious acts
Venus (Shukra)
Marriage, arts, luxury, vehicles
Saturn (Shani)
Labour, property, machinery
See Hora for Your City
Hora depends on your city's exact sunrise and sunset. Pick your city for today's 24 planetary hours, recalculated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hora in Vedic astrology?
Hora means 'hour'. The day and night are each divided into 12 Horas, and each is ruled by one of the seven planets. The first Hora after sunrise is ruled by the weekday's lord, and the rest follow a fixed planetary order. Each planet's Hora favours the work that planet governs.
How are the 24 Horas calculated?
Daytime (sunrise to sunset) is divided into 12 equal Horas and the night (sunset to next sunrise) into 12 more. The first Hora is the weekday lord (Sun on Sunday, Moon on Monday, and so on); rulers then cycle in the order Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars.
Which Hora should I choose for my work?
Match the Hora to the task: Jupiter for education, finance and auspicious starts; Venus for marriage and arts; Mercury for study and trade; Moon for travel and meetings; Sun for dealings with authority; Mars and Saturn are best avoided for new auspicious work.
Does Hora depend on my city?
Yes. Because Horas are built from sunrise and sunset, they differ by city and shift through the year. Pick your city below for the exact Hora timings, recalculated daily.