Faith & Calendars
Hijri date converter
Convert Gregorian dates ↔ Islamic (Hijri) calendar.
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Convert a Hijri date
Pick a Gregorian date to get the Hijri date, or enter a Hijri date (year / month / day) to convert it to Gregorian.
Good to know
- Hijri year ≈ 354 days
- ≈ 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year
- Tabular calculation (may vary by a day)
- The real month depends on moon sighting
100% local calculation, no data sent.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hijri calendar lunar?
Yes, it has 12 lunar months (≈ 354 days), so about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year.
Why a one-day shift sometimes?
This is a tabular (arithmetic) calculation. The real calendar depends on crescent moon sighting, which can differ by a day.
What are the Islamic months?
Muharram, Safar, Rabi al-awwal, Rabi al-thani, Jumada al-awwal/thani, Rajab, Shaban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhu al-Qadah, Dhu al-Hijjah.
Can I convert both ways?
Yes: Gregorian → Hijri and Hijri → Gregorian.