Chinese Lunar Calendar Converter

Summary

Convert any Gregorian date to the Chinese Lunar calendar — showing the lunar year name, zodiac animal, month, and day — or convert a lunar date back to Gregorian.

How it works

1. Choose a direction: Gregorian to Lunar, or Lunar to Gregorian.
2. Enter a Gregorian date (year, month, day) or a Chinese lunar date.
3. Click Convert to see the full lunar result with year name, zodiac, month, and day.
4. Use the "Today" button to quickly load the current date.
5. Quick examples let you explore notable Chinese calendar dates.

Use cases

• Find the current Chinese lunar date for traditional holiday planning.
• Determine the zodiac animal for any birth year or date.
• Look up the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch name for a given year.
• Calculate the Chinese lunar date of cultural or historical events.
• Convert Chinese New Year dates to the Gregorian calendar.
• Research traditional Chinese festivals and their Gregorian equivalents.
• Verify lunar birthday dates for family members.
• Explore the 60-year sexagenary cycle used in Chinese astrology.

Frequently Asked Questions