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Chinese Lunar Calendar Converter

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Gregorian to lunar date with Ganzhi year

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Chinese Lunar Calendar Converter: Gregorian to lunar date with Ganzhi year. Chinese Lunar Calendar Converter uses standard date & time formulas to compute accurate results instantly.

2026-02-17
1 Month Day 1
丙午 · Year of the Horse · 🏮 春节
Lunar year2026
Ganzhi丙午
Zodiac马
Festival春节
Month days30
Year days354
Leap month this yrNone
CNY (solar)2/17

Calculation steps

  1. 1Chinese lunar calendar is lunisolar: months follow the moon (29/30 days), years stay aligned with seasons via leap months (7 in 19 years).
  2. 2Days since 1900-01-31 (lunar epoch) → walk through lunar years/months in the lookup table.
  3. 3Result: 丙午 year month 1, day 1 — 马 zodiac.

Lunar festivals

Lunar dateFestivalCustoms
M1 D1Spring FestivalRed envelopes, dumplings
M1 D15Lantern FestivalLanterns, tangyuan
M5 D5Dragon BoatZongzi, boat races
M7 D7Qixi (Valentine's)Cowherd & weaver girl
M8 D15Mid-AutumnMooncakes, full moon
M9 D9Double NinthClimbing, chrysanthemum
M12 D8LabaLaba porridge
💡 Why does Chinese New Year drift between Jan 21 and Feb 20? A pure lunar year (354 days) is 11 days short of the solar year, so a leap month is inserted ~every 3 years (7 per 19-year Metonic cycle). CNY is the 2nd new moon after winter solstice (with rare exceptions).

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How to Use

  1. Pick dates or a mode: select start/end dates or switch modes in the Chinese Lunar Calendar Converter.
  2. Instant calculation: results appear immediately with day/week/month equivalents.
  3. Solve both ways: change any field and everything updates — forward or reverse.
  4. Check the context: read the solar-term/holiday/rule notes on this page.

Key Points

  • Chinese Lunar Calendar Converter is a free online date & time tool — open and use, no sign-up.
  • All calculations run locally in your browser; your data never leaves the device.
  • Key capability: Gregorian to lunar date with Ganzhi year.
  • Results come with formulas and reference tables so you can verify every number.

Formula & How It Works

Chinese Lunar Calendar Converter formula

Chinese Lunar Calendar Converter uses standard date & time formulas to compute accurate results instantly.

FAQ

How do I use the Chinese Lunar Calendar Converter?
Open the page and fill in the input fields — results update automatically. Gregorian to lunar date with Ganzhi year.
Are the results accurate?
Yes. Standard formulas and conversion factors are used and verified.
Is it free? Do I need to sign up?
Completely free. No registration, login or download required.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The responsive design works on phones, tablets and desktops.
Is my data saved?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser.

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Source & Updates

Based on standard calendar arithmetic. Last updated: 2025-07

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