Life & Time
The Twelve Chinese Hours
See what traditional Chinese hour it is right now, or browse the full reference table.
Right now it is
Yín Hour · Tiger
Nov 4, 2026 03:07（server time）
1
Zǐ Hour · Rat
23:00 – 01:00
2
Chǒu Hour · Ox
01:00 – 03:00
3
Yín Hour · Tiger
03:00 – 05:00
4
Mǎo Hour · Rabbit
05:00 – 07:00
5
Chén Hour · Dragon
07:00 – 09:00
6
Sì Hour · Snake
09:00 – 11:00
7
Wǔ Hour · Horse
11:00 – 13:00
8
Wèi Hour · Goat
13:00 – 15:00
9
Shēn Hour · Monkey
15:00 – 17:00
10
Yǒu Hour · Rooster
17:00 – 19:00
11
Xū Hour · Dog
19:00 – 21:00
12
Hài Hour · Pig
21:00 – 23:00