How do I convert a lunar date to a Gregorian date?

In the converter below the calendar, pick the lunar year, month and day on the right — leap months are listed separately, e.g. “闰二月” (leap 2nd month). The matching Gregorian date and weekday appear instantly, and “Show in calendar” jumps to it. To go the other way, pick a Gregorian date on the left. This is handy for finding a lunar birthday in a given year.

When is Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year is the first day of the first lunar month and falls between January 21 and February 20. For example it was February 10 in 2024, January 29 in 2025 and February 17 in 2026. Browse January or February of any year, or use the converter with lunar month 1, day 1, to find the date.

What are the 24 solar terms?

The solar terms divide the sun’s yearly path into 24 equal 15° segments, from Start of Spring (立春) to Major Cold (大寒). They guided farming in China for centuries and still shape seasonal customs — Qingming (Pure Brightness) is even a public holiday. The tool computes the exact moment each term begins, in Beijing time.

Why does my zodiac animal differ from my birth year?

The zodiac animal changes at Chinese New Year, not on January 1. Someone born in January or early February belongs to the previous animal if their birthday falls before the lunar new year. Click your birth date in the calendar to see the correct lunar year and animal.

What is today's lunar date?

The calendar opens on the current month and every day carries its lunar date beneath the number, so today's lunar date is on screen as soon as the page loads. Click today for the full detail: lunar month and day, the stem-branch (Ganzhi) year, month and day, the zodiac animal, the current solar term and the next one. Because lunar months run 29 or 30 days, the lunar date keeps shifting against the Gregorian date through the year.

Is the Chinese calendar the same as the lunar calendar?

The Chinese calendar is lunisolar rather than purely lunar: months follow the phases of the moon, while the 24 solar terms and an occasional leap month keep the year in step with the sun. That is why Chinese New Year moves between January 21 and February 20 instead of sitting on a fixed date, and why some years have 13 lunar months. The Gregorian calendar, by contrast, is purely solar and its months ignore the moon.

How long is a lunar month, and what is a leap month?

A lunar month is 29 days (short) or 30 days (long), so twelve of them fall about 11 days short of a solar year. Roughly every third year an extra month is inserted to make up the gap — a leap month, named after the month it follows, such as leap 2nd month (闰二月). The converter below lists each lunar year's leap month along with its long and short months.

What year is it in the Chinese calendar?

Chinese years are named by the sexagenary (Ganzhi) cycle paired with a zodiac animal, a pattern that repeats every 60 years. Click any day to read its year, month and day pillars. Note that the year label changes at Chinese New Year, not on January 1, so dates in early January and February still belong to the previous Chinese year.

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🗓️Chinese Lunar Calendar - Lunar to Gregorian Converter & 24 Solar Terms

This month opens with the Chinese lunar date under every day: the first day of each lunar month shows the month name, and the 24 solar terms, traditional festivals such as Chinese New Year, the Lantern, Dragon Boat and Mid-Autumn festivals, and common Western holidays are highlighted. China’s official public-holiday schedule is marked “Off” and “Work” for make-up working days. Click any day to see the Gregorian and lunar date, the stem-branch (Ganzhi) year, month and day, the zodiac animal, solar term and festival, how many days away it is and the next solar term. Switch to the year view to see all 12 months at once. Below the calendar you get the exact time of each of the year’s 24 solar terms (Beijing time) and a two-way lunar ↔ Gregorian converter that lists each lunar year’s leap month and long/short months. Data covers 1900–2100 and everything runs in your browser.

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How to use Chinese Lunar Calendar

1Browse months with the arrows, pick a year and month, or type a date to jump to it
2Click a day to see its lunar date, Ganzhi, zodiac animal, solar term and festivals
3Use the converter below to turn a Gregorian date into a lunar date, or pick a lunar year, month and day to get the Gregorian date

FAQ

How do I convert a lunar date to a Gregorian date?: In the converter below the calendar, pick the lunar year, month and day on the right — leap months are listed separately, e.g. “闰二月” (leap 2nd month). The matching Gregorian date and weekday appear instantly, and “Show in calendar” jumps to it. To go the other way, pick a Gregorian date on the left. This is handy for finding a lunar birthday in a given year.
When is Chinese New Year?: Chinese New Year is the first day of the first lunar month and falls between January 21 and February 20. For example it was February 10 in 2024, January 29 in 2025 and February 17 in 2026. Browse January or February of any year, or use the converter with lunar month 1, day 1, to find the date.
What are the 24 solar terms?: The solar terms divide the sun’s yearly path into 24 equal 15° segments, from Start of Spring (立春) to Major Cold (大寒). They guided farming in China for centuries and still shape seasonal customs — Qingming (Pure Brightness) is even a public holiday. The tool computes the exact moment each term begins, in Beijing time.
Why does my zodiac animal differ from my birth year?: The zodiac animal changes at Chinese New Year, not on January 1. Someone born in January or early February belongs to the previous animal if their birthday falls before the lunar new year. Click your birth date in the calendar to see the correct lunar year and animal.
What is today's lunar date?: The calendar opens on the current month and every day carries its lunar date beneath the number, so today's lunar date is on screen as soon as the page loads. Click today for the full detail: lunar month and day, the stem-branch (Ganzhi) year, month and day, the zodiac animal, the current solar term and the next one. Because lunar months run 29 or 30 days, the lunar date keeps shifting against the Gregorian date through the year.
Is the Chinese calendar the same as the lunar calendar?: The Chinese calendar is lunisolar rather than purely lunar: months follow the phases of the moon, while the 24 solar terms and an occasional leap month keep the year in step with the sun. That is why Chinese New Year moves between January 21 and February 20 instead of sitting on a fixed date, and why some years have 13 lunar months. The Gregorian calendar, by contrast, is purely solar and its months ignore the moon.
How long is a lunar month, and what is a leap month?: A lunar month is 29 days (short) or 30 days (long), so twelve of them fall about 11 days short of a solar year. Roughly every third year an extra month is inserted to make up the gap — a leap month, named after the month it follows, such as leap 2nd month (闰二月). The converter below lists each lunar year's leap month along with its long and short months.
What year is it in the Chinese calendar?: Chinese years are named by the sexagenary (Ganzhi) cycle paired with a zodiac animal, a pattern that repeats every 60 years. Click any day to read its year, month and day pillars. Note that the year label changes at Chinese New Year, not on January 1, so dates in early January and February still belong to the previous Chinese year.