Lunar to Gregorian Calendar Converter
Convert Chinese lunar dates to Gregorian calendar: enter a lunar year, month and day to get the exact solar date, plus the sexagenary (Ganzhi 干支) year name.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do lunar and solar calendars convert?▼
The Chinese calendar is lunisolar — months follow moon phases with leap months added. There is no simple formula; lookup tables or astronomical algorithms are required. This tool has the full 1900-2100 table built in.
What is a leap month in the lunar calendar?▼
A leap month (闰月) is an extra month inserted about every 2-3 years to keep lunar months aligned with the solar year — 7 leap months in every 19-year Metonic cycle.
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.
This is a dedicated variant of the Chinese Lunar Calendar Converter, pre-configured for this scenario with tailored FAQs.