Hora for Hyderabad
Monday, 23 February 2026 • सोमवार
Day Hora
06:38 AM - 06:20 PM
Night Hora
06:20 PM onwards
Hora timings for Hyderabad on Monday, 23 February 2026 begin at sunrise (06:38 AM). Each day hora lasts 58 minutes and each night hora lasts 62 minutes — unequal because they follow the Sun, not the clock.
What is Hora? होरा
Hora is an ancient Vedic time-division system that splits each day into 24 planetary hours — 12 during daytime and 12 at night. Unlike clock hours that are always 60 minutes, hora durations change daily based on the actual length of day and night at your location. The word "Hora" itself is the origin of the English word "hour."
The Seven Planetary Rulers
Each hora is governed by one of the seven classical planets in the Chaldean order — a descending sequence based on orbital speed as observed from Earth. The first hora of each day belongs to the planet that rules that weekday: Sunday starts with Sun, Monday with Moon, and so on.
Sun Hora सूर्य होरा
Governs authority, government dealings, leadership matters, and interactions with father or superiors. Ideal for applying for jobs, meeting officials, and matters of status or recognition. Ruled by Ravivara (Sunday) as the first hora.
Moon Hora चन्द्र होरा
Favors travel, public dealings, emotional matters, and activities related to mother or women. Good for starting journeys, meeting the public, and creative work. Moon hora brings receptivity and intuition.
Mars Hora मंगल होरा
Suited for activities requiring courage, competition, surgery, property disputes, and mechanical work. Not recommended for starting new ventures or peaceful negotiations. Mars hora brings energy but also aggression.
Mercury Hora बुध होरा
Best for business transactions, communication, writing, learning, accounting, and intellectual pursuits. Excellent for signing contracts, starting studies, and any activity involving speech, trade, or analysis.
Jupiter Hora गुरु होरा
The most auspicious hora — ideal for religious ceremonies, education, marriage-related activities, meeting teachers or elders, and charitable work. Jupiter hora blesses new beginnings with wisdom and expansion.
Venus Hora शुक्र होरा
Favors romance, arts, music, luxury purchases, beauty treatments, and entertainment. Good for buying vehicles, jewelry, and clothing. Venus hora brings pleasure, attraction, and aesthetic refinement.
Saturn Hora शनि होरा
Suited for tasks requiring discipline, labor, mining, agriculture, and dealing with oil or iron. Not recommended for new ventures or auspicious ceremonies. Saturn hora rewards persistence and hard work over quick results.
How Hora Timings are Calculated
Step 1 — Find Day & Night Duration
The day is measured from sunrise to sunset, and night from sunset to next sunrise. In Hyderabad on 23 February 2026, sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset at 06:20 PM.
Step 2 — Divide into 12 Equal Parts
The total day duration is divided by 12 to get each day hora's length. Night duration is similarly divided by 12. This means day and night horas have different durations — they are equal only at equinoxes.
Step 3 — Assign Planets in Chaldean Order
Starting from the weekday ruler (e.g., Sun for Sunday), planets are assigned in the Chaldean sequence: Sun → Venus → Mercury → Moon → Saturn → Jupiter → Mars, cycling through all 24 horas.
Hora for Hyderabad
These hora timings are calculated specifically for Hyderabad (17.39°N, 78.49°E) using the local sunrise at 06:38 AM and sunset at 06:20 PM. Because hora durations depend entirely on actual sun timings, they differ from city to city — a Jupiter hora that starts at 10:30 AM in Hyderabad may start at a different time in another city.
Monday is ruled by Moon (Chandra), so the first hora of the day begins with that planet. Knowing this helps you plan your activities around the most favorable planetary windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current hora ?
The current hora in Hyderabad is Mars hora (मंगल), running from 23:27 to 00:29. This hora is suitable for competition, surgery, property, siblings, courage. The next hora will be ruled by a different planet in the Chaldean sequence.
Which hora is best for starting a new business?
Jupiter hora and Mercury hora are considered the best for starting a new business. Jupiter brings wisdom, expansion, and blessings for growth, while Mercury governs commerce, communication, and trade — both essential for business success. Avoid Mars hora (causes disputes) and Saturn hora (delays and obstacles) for business launches. Venus hora is acceptable if the business involves luxury goods, beauty, or entertainment.
How long does each hora last?
Hora duration varies daily because it depends on actual sunrise and sunset times. The total day length (sunrise to sunset) is divided by 12 to get each day hora's duration, and the night length is similarly divided by 12. In Hyderabad on 23 February 2026, each day hora lasts approximately 58 minutes. Near the equinoxes, day and night horas are roughly equal (about 60 minutes). In summer, day horas are longer; in winter, they are shorter.
Is hora the same as Choghadiya?
No. Both divide the day into periods but differ in structure and purpose. Hora creates 24 periods (12 day + 12 night), each ruled by one of 7 planets in the Chaldean order. Choghadiya creates 16 periods (8 day + 8 night), each classified by auspiciousness type (Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char, Rog, Kaal, Udveg). Hora is planet-focused (which planet rules this time?), while Choghadiya is outcome-focused (is this time auspicious?). Both are used together for thorough muhurat analysis.
Why does the first hora change every day?
The first hora of each day is ruled by the planet that governs that weekday — Sunday: Sun, Monday: Moon, Tuesday: Mars, Wednesday: Mercury, Thursday: Jupiter, Friday: Venus, Saturday: Saturn. This is not arbitrary — it emerges naturally from the Chaldean sequence. If you assign the 24 horas of Saturday starting from Saturn and follow the sequence, the 25th position (which becomes the first hora of the next day) falls on Sun — hence Sunday. This mathematical pattern creates the weekday order we use today.