Tarikh Shamsi B Miladi [exclusive] May 2026

Understanding Tarikh Shamsi and Tarikh Miladi: A Guide to the Two Calendars

In many parts of the world, especially in Iran, Afghanistan, and among Kurdish communities, two calendars are commonly used side-by-side: Tarikh Shamsi (the Solar Hijri calendar) and Tarikh Miladi (the Gregorian calendar). Knowing the difference and how to convert between them is essential for daily life, business, travel, and historical research.

The correct conversion is: 1399-01-01 (Tarikh Shamsi) = March 20, 2020 (Miladi) tarikh shamsi b miladi

• For most of the year (spring to winter), Miladi year = Shamsi year + 621.
• For dates in Miladi January–March that fall in the last months of Shamsi (Dey, Bahman, Esfand), Miladi year = Shamsi year + 622.

What is Tarikh Shamsi? (The Solar Hijri Calendar)

Tarikh Shamsi, meaning "Solar Date," is a solar calendar where each year is based on the Earth's revolution around the Sun. Its epoch (year one) marks the Hegira (Hijra) – the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. Understanding Tarikh Shamsi and Tarikh Miladi: A Guide

Why is Tarikh Shamsi important?

Change the Locale to "Persian (Iran)" to input Shamsi dates, or set it to "English" to view the converted Gregorian result. For most of the year (spring to winter),

Rough rule of thumb:

, depending on whether the date falls before or after the Iranian New Year (Nowruz, typically March 21). The Journal of Specialised Translation Shamsi Season Shamsi Months Gregorian Equivalent (Approx.) Farvardin, Ordibehesht, Khordad March 21 – June 21 Tir, Mordad, Shahrivar June 22 – Sept 22 Mehr, Aban, Azar Sept 23 – Dec 21 Dey, Bahman, Esfand Dec 22 – March 20 *Esfand has 29 days in common years and 30 in leap years. Recommended Conversion Tools