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🗓️ Ethiopian Date Converter

Convert dates between the Ethiopian (Ge'ez / Ethiopic) calendar and the standard Gregorian calendar used internationally.

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About the Ethiopian Calendar

The Ethiopian calendar (also called Ge'ez calendar) is approximately 7 to 8 years behind the Gregorian calendar. It has 13 months — 12 months of exactly 30 days each, plus a 13th month called Pagume which has 5 or 6 days depending on whether it is a leap year.

Ethiopian Month Names

The 13 months of the Ethiopian calendar, with their approximate Gregorian equivalents:

1. Meskerem — Sep/Oct
2. Tikimt — Oct/Nov
3. Hidar — Nov/Dec
4. Tahsas — Dec/Jan
5. Tir — Jan/Feb
6. Yekatit — Feb/Mar
7. Megabit — Mar/Apr
8. Miyazya — Apr/May
9. Ginbot — May/Jun
10. Sene — Jun/Jul
11. Hamle — Jul/Aug
12. Nehase — Aug/Sep
13. Pagume — Sep (5–6 days)