Quick Examples (Gregorian)
BEBuddhist (BE)
2569
Thai and Southeast Asian calendar
Epoch: 544 BC
AHIslamic (AH)
1448
Hijri lunar calendar
Epoch: 622 AD
AMHebrew (AM)
5786
Jewish lunisolar calendar
Epoch: 3761 BC
SHPersian (SH)
1405
Solar Hijri / Iranian calendar
Epoch: 622 AD
EEEthiopian (EE)
2018
Ethiopian calendar
Epoch: 8 AD
CYChinese (CY)
4663
Continuous Chinese year count
Epoch: 2637 BC
JPJapanese (Reiwa)
8
Current Japanese era
Epoch: 2019 AD
SAIndian (Saka)
1948
Indian national civil calendar
Epoch: 78 AD
JYJuche (JY)
115
North Korean calendar
Epoch: 1912 AD
ROCMinguo (ROC)
115
Republic of China calendar
Epoch: 1912 AD
Year Details
Gregorian Year
2026
Chinese Zodiac
Metal Horse
Leap Year
No
Century
21st century
About Year Conversion
Different cultures and regions count years with different calendar systems. This tool converts a year across 11 major systems so you can quickly compare the equivalent year.
Complete Guide to Year and Calendar Conversion
Free Online Year Converter
Enter a year in any supported calendar and see the matching year in every other system. The converter also shows the Gregorian year, Chinese zodiac, leap year status, and century. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Supported Calendar Systems
Western and Civil
- Gregorian (AD/CE): international civil calendar.
- Minguo (ROC): Republic of China calendar, year 1 = 1912 AD.
- Juche: North Korean calendar, year 1 = 1912 AD.
Islamic and Middle Eastern
- Islamic (AH): Hijri lunar calendar starting in 622 AD.
- Persian (SH): Solar Hijri / Iranian calendar.
- Hebrew (AM): Jewish lunisolar calendar.
South and Southeast Asian
- Buddhist (BE): used in Thailand and nearby regions.
- Indian Saka: India national civil calendar.
East Asian and African
- Chinese (CY): continuous Chinese year count.
- Japanese Reiwa: current Japanese era since 2019.
- Ethiopian (EE): Ethiopian calendar, about 7 to 8 years behind Gregorian.
How to Use
- Select the source calendar: Choose the calendar system your year is written in.
- Enter the year: Type the year number. Negative values can represent years before the common era.
- Review conversions: Equivalent years in the other calendar systems appear instantly.
- Check details: See the Chinese zodiac, leap year status, and century.
- Copy results: Copy one result or the full conversion list.
Conversion Reference for 2026
| Calendar | Year 2026 | Epoch |
|---|---|---|
| Gregorian | 2026 | 1 AD |
| Buddhist (BE) | 2569 | 544 BC |
| Islamic (AH) | 1448 | 622 AD |
| Hebrew (AM) | 5786 | 3761 BC |
| Persian (SH) | 1405 | 622 AD |
| Ethiopian | 2018 | 8 AD |
| Chinese | 4663 | 2637 BC |
| Japanese (Reiwa) | 8 | 2019 AD |
| Indian (Saka) | 1948 | 78 AD |
| Juche | 115 | 1912 AD |
| Minguo (ROC) | 115 | 1912 AD |
Common Use Cases
Travel planning: Understand the local calendar year used in Thailand, Japan, Ethiopia, Iran, and other regions.
Historical research: Compare year numbering across cultures and sources.
Religious observances: Find corresponding Islamic, Hebrew, or Buddhist years.
International business: Read local documents and date references more confidently.
Education: Teach and learn how calendar systems count years differently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are Islamic year conversions? They use a mathematical approximation. The actual Hijri year can vary because the Islamic calendar is lunar and may depend on moon sightings.
Which Japanese era is used? This tool converts to and from the Reiwa era, which began on May 1, 2019.
Can I convert BCE or BC years? Yes. Use negative values to represent years before the common era.
Does Buddhist Era match Thailand? Yes. Thailand uses Buddhist Era for civil calendar year numbering, which is Gregorian year plus 543.
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