Afghan Date Converter

Convert Afghan Shamsi dates to Miladi and Islamic Hijri. Free to use in your browser — no account needed.

  • Miladi Calendar

    Thursday

    November 2026

  • Shamsi Calendar

    پنجشنبه

    عقرب ۱۴۰۵

MILADI DATE:

Normal year
Thursday

AFGHAN DATE:

Normal year
پنجشنبه

ISLAMIC DATE:

Normal year
Thursday

PERSIAN DATE:

Normal year
پنجشنبه

OTHER CALENDARS

JULIAN DATE:

Normal year
Thursday

HEBREW DATE:

Hebrew calendar
Thursday

KURDISH DATE:

Normal year
پنجشنبه

How the Afghan date converter works

This site converts dates between the Afghan Shamsi calendar, the Miladi calendar, and the Islamic Hijri calendar. Enter a date in the calendar you have; the other calendars update to match. Below the converter you will find longer explainers and links to full guides—so the tools are never the only content on the page.

What you can convert

Use Shamsi (Solar Hijri) for Afghan civil dates, Miladi for international documents, and lunar Hijri for Islamic dates. Related calendars such as Persian Shamsi appear in the same form when you need them. Each system has different month lengths and leap rules, which is why renaming months by number fails.

How to convert a date

Fill in the day, month, and year in any calendar panel. The remaining panels show the equivalent date. You can start from Shamsi or from Miladi—conversion works in both directions. Invalid days for a short month are corrected so you do not invent impossible dates.

When each calendar is used in real life

Afghan offices and many local records use Shamsi. Passports, airlines, and most apps use Miladi. Mosques and fasting schedules often use lunar Hijri. If a form only says “Hijri,” ask whether it means Solar Hijri (Shamsi) or lunar Hijri before you convert.

Works in the browser

Nothing to install for basic use. After the page loads, conversion runs on your device. You can also add the site to your home screen if you want a shortcut. Guides and calendars are ordinary pages you can read and share.

Who it is for

The tools are for people in Afghanistan and anyone who needs Shamsi dates next to Miladi or Hijri—for records, travel, school, or daily planning. Original guides cover Nowruz, month names, and conversion pitfalls for readers who want more than a widget.

Step-by-step

  1. Enter the date you know
    • Use the Shamsi, Miladi, or Hijri fields.
    • Invalid days for that month are corrected automatically.
  2. Read the other calendars
    • Each panel shows the matching date.
    • Weekdays update with the converted date.
  3. Change any calendar
    • Edit another panel if you need to convert from a different system.
    • The rest of the form stays in sync.
  4. Learn the context when needed
    • Open Guides for Shamsi vs Miladi, Nowruz, and Hijri differences.
    • Use year calendars when you need a full month grid, not a single date.

Tips

  • Use the Shamsi calendar page when you want a full month view, not a single date.
  • The Solar Hijri guide explains Afghan month names in Dari and Pashto.
  • Birth dates can be converted with the age calculator if you also need years lived.
  • Read the Guides section before mixing “Hijri” labels on diaspora paperwork.
Illustration of an open guide book with Afghan calendar symbols for Shamsi, Miladi, and HijriRead the Afghan calendar guidesNowruz, month names, Shamsi vs Miladi, and more.

Related pages: Afghan calendar guides, Shamsi Calendar, Solar Hijri Calendar Guide, Miladi Calendar, Age Calculator.

Developer

This web app is developed by Khalid Danishyar. Practical web tools with a focus on accessibility and a clear experience for Afghan and international audiences.

Website: khaliddanishyar.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers about converting Shamsi, Miladi, and Hijri dates on this site.

How do I convert a Shamsi date to Miladi?

Enter the Afghan Shamsi day, month, and year in the converter. The Miladi date appears in the Miladi panel, and the Hijri date updates at the same time.

How do I convert a Miladi date to Shamsi?

Fill in the Miladi fields. The Afghan Shamsi panel shows the matching Solar Hijri date.

Which calendars are supported?

Afghan Shamsi, Miladi, and Islamic Hijri are the main three. The form also includes related systems such as Persian Shamsi, Julian, Hebrew, and Kurdish when you need them.

Is this converter free?

Yes. You can use it in the browser without creating an account.

Where is today’s Afghan calendar date?

The homepage date cards show today in Shamsi, Miladi, and Hijri. They update with the current date.

Can I convert a date of birth?

Yes. Enter the birth date in Shamsi or Miladi. For years, months, and days of age, use the age calculator.

Where can I learn when to use Shamsi vs Miladi?

Open the Guides section for original articles on Shamsi versus Miladi, Nowruz, Afghan month names, and Hijri versus Shamsi. The tools convert dates; the guides explain which calendar a document usually expects.

Does this site convert currency?

No. It only converts calendar dates, not AFN or USD amounts.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. The layout is built for phones, tablets, and desktops.

Afghan Date Converter | Shamsi, Miladi and Hijri