A day on Jupiter lasts only about 10 hours.
Why it is true
Jupiter is the fastest-rotating planet in the solar system, completing one rotation in about 9 hours and 56 minutes. This rapid rotation causes the planet to be slightly flattened at the poles.
Source: NASA
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