🪐 Hora Calculator | ஓரை கணக்கீடு
All 24 planetary hours for any date and city — day Horas and night Horas colour-coded by planet
🌅 Hora Schedule
Friday, 01 May 2026
🌅 Day Horas (Sunrise to Sunset)
| # | Planet | Tamil | Start | End | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venus | சுக்கிரன் | 5:49 AM | 6:52 AM | ✓ Auspicious |
| 2 | Mercury | புதன் | 6:52 AM | 7:55 AM | ✓ Auspicious |
| 3 | Moon | சந்திரன் | 7:55 AM | 8:57 AM | ✓ Auspicious |
| 4 | Saturn | சனி | 8:57 AM | 10:00 AM | ✗ Avoid |
| 5 | Jupiter | குரு | 10:00 AM | 11:03 AM | ✓ Auspicious |
| 6 | Mars | செவ்வாய் | 11:03 AM | 12:06 PM | ✗ Avoid |
| 7 | Sun | சூரியன் | 12:06 PM | 1:08 PM | ✗ Avoid |
| 8 | Venus | சுக்கிரன் | 1:08 PM | 2:11 PM | ✓ Auspicious |
| 9 | Mercury | புதன் | 2:11 PM | 3:14 PM | ✓ Auspicious |
| 10 | Moon | சந்திரன் | 3:14 PM | 4:17 PM | ✓ Auspicious |
| 11 | Saturn ← now | சனி | 4:17 PM | 5:19 PM | ✗ Avoid |
| 12 | Jupiter | குரு | 5:19 PM | 6:22 PM | ✓ Auspicious |
🌙 Night Horas (Sunset to Sunrise)
| # | Planet | Tamil | Start | End | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mars | செவ்வாய் | 6:22 PM | 7:19 PM | ✗ Avoid |
| 2 | Sun | சூரியன் | 7:19 PM | 8:17 PM | ✗ Avoid |
| 3 | Venus | சுக்கிரன் | 8:17 PM | 9:14 PM | ✓ Auspicious |
| 4 | Mercury | புதன் | 9:14 PM | 10:11 PM | ✓ Auspicious |
| 5 | Moon | சந்திரன் | 10:11 PM | 11:08 PM | ✓ Auspicious |
| 6 | Saturn | சனி | 11:08 PM | 12:05 AM | ✗ Avoid |
| 7 | Jupiter | குரு | 12:05 AM | 1:03 AM | ✓ Auspicious |
| 8 | Mars | செவ்வாய் | 1:03 AM | 2:00 AM | ✗ Avoid |
| 9 | Sun | சூரியன் | 2:00 AM | 2:57 AM | ✗ Avoid |
| 10 | Venus | சுக்கிரன் | 2:57 AM | 3:54 AM | ✓ Auspicious |
| 11 | Mercury | புதன் | 3:54 AM | 4:51 AM | ✓ Auspicious |
| 12 | Moon | சந்திரன் | 4:51 AM | 5:49 AM | ✓ Auspicious |
Planet Hora Significance
| Planet | Tamil | Nature | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | சூரியன் | ✗ Inauspicious | Government, authority, health. Avoid new ventures. |
| Moon | சந்திரன் | ✓ Auspicious | Travel, creative work, new beginnings. Auspicious. |
| Mars | செவ்வாய் | ✗ Inauspicious | Disputes, surgery, fire. Generally inauspicious. |
| Mercury | புதன் | ✓ Auspicious | Commerce, education, communication. Favourable. |
| Jupiter | குரு | ✓ Auspicious | All new beginnings, wisdom, blessings. Best hora. |
| Venus | சுக்கிரன் | ✓ Auspicious | Arts, marriage, luxury, relationships. Auspicious. |
| Saturn | சனி | ✗ Inauspicious | Hard labour, discipline. Avoid new ventures. |
About Planetary Hours (Hora)
In Vedic and Tamil astrology, a Hora (ஓரை) is a one-hour period ruled by one of the seven classical planets. The Hora cycle follows the ancient Chaldean order: Saturn → Jupiter → Mars → Sun → Venus → Mercury → Moon, repeating continuously.
- The first Hora of each day is ruled by the planet that governs the weekday (e.g., Sun on Sunday, Moon on Monday, Mars on Tuesday).
- There are 12 day Horas from sunrise to sunset and 12 night Horas from sunset to the next sunrise.
- Day Horas are not exactly 60 minutes — they are 1/12th of the actual day length, so they vary by season and location.
- Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, and Moon Horas are generally considered auspicious for new activities.
- Sun, Mars, and Saturn Horas are typically avoided for starting new ventures.
Hora timing is the basis for Nalla Neram, which selects the most auspicious daily windows used in Tamil Panchangam.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first Hora today (01 May 2026)?
On 01 May 2026 (Friday), the first Hora of the day begins at sunrise (5:49 AM) and is ruled by சுக்கிரன். The weekday always determines the first Hora — Sunday starts with Sun Hora, Monday with Moon Hora, and so on.
What is Hora (ஓரை) in Tamil Panchangam?
Hora is a one-hour planetary period that cycles through the seven classical planets — Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn — starting from the weekday ruler at sunrise. Each Hora is auspicious or inauspicious depending on its ruling planet, and forms the foundation of Nalla Neram calculations.
Which planetary Hora is the most auspicious?
Jupiter Hora (Guru Hora / குரு ஓரை) is the most auspicious for all new beginnings, prayers, and important activities. Venus (Shukra) and Mercury (Budha) Hora are also favourable. Moon Hora is good for travel and creative work. Sun, Mars, and Saturn Hora are generally avoided for starting new ventures.
How many Horas are there in a day?
There are 24 Horas in a full day — 12 day Horas from sunrise to sunset, and 12 night Horas from sunset to the next sunrise. Day Horas are 1/12th of the actual day length, so their duration varies with the season and location. The same 7-planet Chaldean cycle repeats continuously throughout the 24 hours.