Shamsi B Miladi Fixed — Tarikh
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.
Table of Month Names
- Start of the year: The Tarikh Shamsi year begins on the spring equinox (March 20 or 21), while the Miladi year begins on January 1.
- Number of days in a year: A Tarikh Shamsi year has 365 or 366 days, while a Miladi year has 365 or 366 days as well.
- Months: The Tarikh Shamsi months are based on the solar year and have specific astronomical significance, while Miladi months have a fixed number of days.
- Leap year: Both calendars have a leap year system, but the Tarikh Shamsi calendar adds an extra day to the last month (Esfand), while the Miladi calendar adds an extra day to February.
- Today: 1 Ordibehesht 1403 Shamsi (≈ April 20, 2024)
- 1403 + 621 = 2024 Miladi ✅
In our daily lives, we often take for granted the way we measure time. We wake up every morning, check our clocks, and plan our days accordingly. But have you ever stopped to think about the calendar system we use? In many parts of the world, especially in Iran and Afghanistan, there are two widely used calendar systems: Tarikh Shamsi (Persian Solar Calendar) and Miladi (Gregorian Calendar). In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between these two calendars and their significance. tarikh shamsi b miladi
Converting between Tarikh Shamsi and Miladi Calendars Understanding Tarikh Shamsi and Tarikh Miladi: A Guide
- Date: 15 Farvardin 1403 (Shamsi).
- Since Farvardin is the first month, we add 621 to 1403.
- Miladi Date: April 4, 2024.
=DATE(ShamsiYear+621, ShamsiMonth, ShamsiDay)— then adjust for month offsets (Farvardin = March).- Easier: use a dedicated calendar converter script or API.
For exact day-to-day accuracy, especially during leap years, it is recommended to use an Iranian Date Converter or dedicated mobile apps like the Date Converter. Start of the year : The Tarikh Shamsi





