Welcome to the Ethiopian to Gregorian Calendar Converter! This free online tool allows you to convert dates between the Ethiopian and Gregorian calendars effortlessly. Whether you're planning events or exploring Ethiopian culture, this tool is perfect for accurate date conversions.
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The Ethiopian calendar (የኢትዮጵያ አቆጣጠር) is the principal calendar used in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is based on the ancient Coptic calendar and has 13 months. The first 12 months have 30 days each, and the last month (Pagume) has 5 or 6 days depending on whether it's a leap year.
Key features of the Ethiopian calendar:
Use our converter below to easily convert dates between Ethiopian and Gregorian calendars.
The Ethiopian calendar is approximately 7–8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
Example: While it's 2025 in the Gregorian calendar, it's 2017 or 2018 in the Ethiopian calendar (depending on the exact date).
The Ethiopian New Year falls on September 11 (or September 12 in a Gregorian leap year).
13 months in total:
| Ethiopian Month | Approx. Gregorian Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Meskerem | Sept 11 – Oct 10 |
| Tikimt | Oct 11 – Nov 9 |
| Hidar | Nov 10 – Dec 9 |
| Tahsas | Dec 10 – Jan 8 |
| Tir | Jan 9 – Feb 7 |
| Yekatit | Feb 8 – Mar 9 |
| Megabit | Mar 10 – Apr 8 |
| Miyazya | Apr 9 – May 8 |
| Ginbot | May 9 – June 7 |
| Sene | June 8 – July 7 |
| Hamle | July 8 – Aug 6 |
| Nehasé | Aug 7 – Sept 5 |
| Pagumē | Sept 6 – Sept 10 (or 11) |
Like the Gregorian calendar, the Ethiopian calendar adds an extra day every 4 years to Pagumē, making it 6 days.
Gregorian Date: June 18, 2025
Ethiopian Date: Sene 11, 2017