What is the current Hora on 10 June 2026 in Chennai, India?

The current Hora on 10 June 2026 in Chennai, India is ruled by Venus (12:08 PM – 01:12 PM).

Which Hora is most auspicious?

Sun, Jupiter, and Venus Horas are generally considered the most auspicious for new beginnings, spiritual work, and ceremonies. Moon Hora is good for travel and public dealings. Mercury Hora is ideal for business and communication. Mars and Saturn Horas are considered less auspicious for new ventures.

How is Hora calculated?

The 24 Horas of a day are divided into 12 day Horas (sunrise to sunset) and 12 night Horas (sunset to next sunrise). Each set of 12 Horas has equal duration. The planet ruling Hora 1 depends on the weekday (Sun rules Sunday, Moon rules Monday, Mars rules Tuesday, etc.). Subsequent Horas follow the Chaldean order: Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars.

Does Hora change with location?

Yes. Since Hora is calculated from local sunrise and sunset times, Hora timings differ by city. The same Hora starts at different clock times in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata on the same day. Always use a location-specific Hora calculator for accuracy.

Hora Calculator – Planetary Hours for 10 June 2026, Chennai, India

Q: What is Hora in Hindu astrology?

Hora is a planetary hour — each day is divided into 24 equal periods (Horas), each ruled by one of the seven classical planets in the Chaldean sequence (Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars). The first Hora of the day begins at sunrise. The ruling planet of a Hora determines its auspicious qualities.

All 24 Horas — 10 June 2026, Chennai, India

🌅 Sunrise: 5:43 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 6:33 PM

#	Planet	Start	End	Period
1	💚 Mercury	05:43 AM	06:47 AM	Day
2	🌙 Moon	06:47 AM	07:51 AM	Day
3	⚫ Saturn	07:51 AM	08:55 AM	Day
4	🟡 Jupiter	08:55 AM	09:59 AM	Day
5	🔴 Mars	09:59 AM	11:03 AM	Day
6	☀️ Sun	11:03 AM	12:08 PM	Day
7 NOW	⚪ Venus	12:08 PM	01:12 PM	Day
8	💚 Mercury ⚠️ Abhijit Muhurta First half: 01:12 PM – 01:44 PM Not observed on Wednesdays	01:12 PM	02:16 PM	Day
9	🌙 Moon	02:16 PM	03:20 PM	Day
10	⚫ Saturn	03:20 PM	04:24 PM	Day
11	🟡 Jupiter	04:24 PM	05:28 PM	Day
12	🔴 Mars	05:28 PM	06:33 PM	Day
13	☀️ Sun	06:33 PM	07:28 PM	Night
14	⚪ Venus	07:28 PM	08:24 PM	Night
15	💚 Mercury	08:24 PM	09:20 PM	Night
16	🌙 Moon	09:20 PM	10:16 PM	Night
17	⚫ Saturn	10:16 PM	11:12 PM	Night
18	🟡 Jupiter	11:12 PM	12:08 AM	Night
19	🔴 Mars	12:08 AM	01:03 AM	Night
20	☀️ Sun	01:03 AM	01:59 AM	Night
21	⚪ Venus	01:59 AM	02:55 AM	Night
22	💚 Mercury	02:55 AM	03:51 AM	Night
23	🌙 Moon	03:51 AM	04:47 AM	Night
24	⚫ Saturn	04:47 AM	05:43 AM	Night

⚠️ Abhijit Muhurta — Wednesday's Midday Window

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Abhijit Muhurta is not observed on Wednesdays

Traditional Vedic texts advise against using Abhijit Muhurta on Wednesdays, as this day's Abhijit Nakshatra creates a conflict in classical reckoning. The time window shown below is informational only — please consult a Pandit before using it for ceremonies or important decisions on a Wednesday.

Abhijit Muhurta: 01:12 PM – 01:44 PM

Abhijit Muhurta is the first half of the 8th daytime Hora — the midpoint of the solar day. It falls approximately around midday, midway between sunrise and sunset. In Vedic tradition it is considered the most universally auspicious Muhurta of the day, requiring no additional checking of Tithi, Nakshatra, or weekday. Ancient texts describe it as a time when the Sun is at its strongest, neutralising inauspicious factors.

Hora Planet Meanings & Auspicious Activities

Each of the seven classical planets rules specific types of activities. Choose the matching Hora for best results:

Planet	Best For	Day
☀️ Sun	Authority, government dealings, leadership, father-related matters	Sunday
🌙 Moon	Travel, mind-related activities, mother, home, liquids, public	Monday
🔴 Mars	Courage, physical work, sports, surgery, real estate	Tuesday
💚 Mercury	Business, communication, writing, education, trade, accounts	Wednesday
🟡 Jupiter	Learning, teaching, spiritual practice, children, expansion	Thursday
⚪ Venus	Arts, music, romance, luxury, beauty, marriage ceremonies	Friday
⚫ Saturn	Labour, discipline, agriculture, service, long-term work	Saturday

What is Hora?

Hora (ஹோரை, also spelled Hora or Hora Kalam) is one of the oldest auspicious-timing tools in Indian astrology. Each solar day is divided into 24 equal planetary hours — 12 during daytime (sunrise to sunset) and 12 at night (sunset to next sunrise). Every Hora is ruled by one of the seven classical planets in the Chaldean sequence: Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars.

The first Hora of each day is ruled by the planet associated with that weekday — the Sun rules the first Hora on Sunday, the Moon on Monday, Mars on Tuesday, Mercury on Wednesday, Jupiter on Thursday, Venus on Friday, and Saturn on Saturday. This is also why English weekday names derive from the same planetary rulers (Sun-day, Moon-day, etc.).

Chaldean Hora Sequence

Sunday	☀️ Sun → ⚪ Venus → 💚 Mercury → 🌙 Moon → ⚫ Saturn → 🟡 Jupiter → 🔴 Mars → ☀️ Sun…
Monday	🌙 Moon → ⚫ Saturn → 🟡 Jupiter → 🔴 Mars → ☀️ Sun → ⚪ Venus → 💚 Mercury → 🌙 Moon…
Tuesday	🔴 Mars → ☀️ Sun → ⚪ Venus → 💚 Mercury → 🌙 Moon → ⚫ Saturn → 🟡 Jupiter → 🔴 Mars…
Wednesday	💚 Mercury → 🌙 Moon → ⚫ Saturn → 🟡 Jupiter → 🔴 Mars → ☀️ Sun → ⚪ Venus → 💚 Mercury…
Thursday	🟡 Jupiter → 🔴 Mars → ☀️ Sun → ⚪ Venus → 💚 Mercury → 🌙 Moon → ⚫ Saturn → 🟡 Jupiter…
Friday	⚪ Venus → 💚 Mercury → 🌙 Moon → ⚫ Saturn → 🟡 Jupiter → 🔴 Mars → ☀️ Sun → ⚪ Venus…
Saturday	⚫ Saturn → 🟡 Jupiter → 🔴 Mars → ☀️ Sun → ⚪ Venus → 💚 Mercury → 🌙 Moon → ⚫ Saturn…

Note: Each row shows the first 8 Horas of that weekday starting from sunrise. The sequence repeats through all 24 Horas of the day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most auspicious Hora for starting a business?

Jupiter Hora is considered the best for starting a new business, signing agreements, or launching ventures — Jupiter represents expansion, wealth, and wisdom. Sun Hora is also excellent for matters of authority and leadership. Mercury Hora is ideal specifically for trade, communication, and financial dealings.

How many Horas are in a day?

There are 24 Horas in each solar day — 12 during the daytime (from sunrise to sunset) and 12 during the night (from sunset to the next sunrise). The day and night Horas are not equal in clock minutes — daytime Horas are longer in summer and shorter in winter, mirroring the changing day length.

Which Hora should be avoided for new activities?

Saturn Hora and Mars Hora are generally considered less favourable for starting new auspicious ventures. Saturn is associated with delays and obstacles; Mars with conflict and haste. However, for activities requiring courage, physical effort, or military/surgical action, Mars Hora can be appropriate.

Is Hora the same as Rahu Kalam?

No — Hora and Rahu Kalam are separate Panchang elements. Hora divides the entire day into 24 planetary hours, each with its own ruling planet and quality. Rahu Kalam is a specific 90-minute inauspicious window within the daytime, calculated differently (one-eighth of the day, based on weekday). Both are used together for auspicious timing — avoid starting new activities during Rahu Kalam and prefer Jupiter/Venus/Sun Hora for important starts.

Can I use Hora for Muhurtham selection?

Yes — Hora is one of the factors considered in Muhurtham (auspicious time) selection. A traditional Muhurtham combines favourable Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Vara, and Hora. Selecting a Jupiter or Venus Hora that also falls outside Rahu Kalam, during an auspicious Nakshatra and Tithi, gives the strongest overall Muhurtham.

What is Abhijit Muhurta?

Abhijit Muhurta is the first half of the 8th daytime Hora — approximately the midpoint of the solar day, falling close to midday. It is considered the most universally auspicious Muhurta in Vedic tradition. The Sun is at its zenith during this window, which Vedic texts say neutralises inauspicious Tithi, Nakshatra, and weekday factors. It is therefore recommended for important new beginnings, travel, and ceremonies when a complete Muhurtham is not practical. By convention it is generally not observed on Wednesdays, as that day's Abhijit Nakshatra creates a conflict in traditional reckoning. Read the full guide →

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