CalendarwiseAbout the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar
The Hebrew calendar is lunisolar. Months follow the moon, and a leap month, Adar I, is added seven times in every 19 years so that festivals stay in their seasons. The year number, marked AM, changes at Rosh Hashanah on 1 Tishri, even though Nisan is counted as the first month of the year in the Torah.
A Hebrew day begins at sunset. The converter shows the Hebrew date for the daytime of the Gregorian date, so for an event after sunset, such as an evening birth, use the next Hebrew date. See the same date in the Hijri calendar and others on the cards below.
Common questions
How do I convert a Gregorian date to a Hebrew date?
Choose the date in the Gregorian box. The Hebrew card shows the day, month and year in AM.
What is today’s date in the Jewish calendar?
It is shown in the line at the top of the converter and updates each day.
When does a Hebrew day begin?
At sunset. The date shown is for the daytime of the Gregorian date.
What is a leap year in the Hebrew calendar?
A leap year has an extra month, Adar I. It happens seven times in every 19 years.
How do I convert a Hebrew birthday to Gregorian?
Choose the Hebrew day, month and year in the Hebrew card. The Gregorian date updates.