The changes of the sun are different for time records. So, what time does the "Mao" hour correspond to? Is the "Mao" hour during the day or at night? Let's follow the editor to find out. What time is the "Mao" hour when the sun rises?
The "Mao" hour refers to 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.
"Mao" hour, sunrise, also known as the beginning of the day, dawn, or the rising sun: it refers to the period when the sun just appears and starts to rise (5 a.m. to 7 a.m.). It was the time when government offices started work in ancient times, hence it is also called "pointing Mao."
In ancient times, the twelve "shi" (hours) were used to measure time, meaning that one ancient "shi" was equivalent to two modern hours. The "Mao" hour refers to the time when the sun just rises, which corresponds to 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. in Beijing time. Is the "Mao" hour daytime or nighttime?
The "Mao" hour refers to daytime, specifically 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. in the morning.
The "Mao" hour refers to the time from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., which is actually the time for the body to re-allocate energy. This is the time to have breakfast and replenish nutrition. This is also when the yang energy of heaven and earth is strongest.

What are the benefits of waking up during the "Mao" hour?
Generally, when the rooster crows, it's around 5 a.m. in the morning, which is actually the best time to get up. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the time people should wake up is during the "Mao" hour (5 a.m. to 7 a.m.). This is the time when the large intestine meridian is active. The "Mao" hour is between the "Yin" hour (1 a.m. to 3 a.m.) and the "Chen" hour (7 a.m. to 9 a.m.). The "Yin" hour is when the lung meridian is active, and the lungs require deep sleep to absorb a lot of oxygen and circulate blood and qi throughout the body. The "Chen" hour is when the stomach meridian is active, and this is the time when you should eat, not exercise. The "Mao" hour is the most suitable time for exercise because it is the time when the sun is about to rise. At this time, the body's yang energy begins to rise. Exercising outside at this time can promote the activity of the large intestine meridian and accelerate the generation of the body's yang energy, making you more energetic and keeping you full of energy all day long. Because of this, it is important to develop the habit of getting up early on time. When it's the "Mao" hour, you should get up on time and go out for exercise, such as jogging, practicing tai chi, or doing morning exercises.