Amharic Calendar

The Amharic Calendar app brings the Ethiopian calendar in the Amharic language, combining ease, accuracy, and a reliable date converter. Effortlessly switch between Ethiopian and Gregorian dates in Amharic.

Amharic Calendar Converter

A powerful Amharic date converter that lets you convert any date between the Ethiopian and Gregorian calendars, interactive calendar views, and an intuitive, Amharic-friendly interface. Whether you’re looking to find today’s Ethiopian date, learn about Ethiopian months and days, or explore historical dates, the calendar app is your all-in-one tool.

The date converter is a quick and precise tool for converting dates between the Ethiopian and Gregorian calendars. This feature makes it easy to determine Ethiopian equivalents for any Gregorian date—and vice versa. Just input a date, and in seconds, the converter reveals the Ethiopian date in Amharic, ensuring you’re always in sync, whether you’re planning events, tracking Ethiopian holidays, or managing a multicultural schedule.

Ethiopian Calendar

The Ethiopian calendar is a unique system that follows a 13-month structure with twelve 30-day months and one short month called “Pagumē.” Centered on Amharic traditions, this calendar preserves Ethiopia’s cultural seasons and holidays, making it a vital part of the nation’s heritage.

With the our calendar app, you can:

  • Instantly find today’s date in Amharic.
  • View the calendar year with both monthly and yearly overviews.
  • Track Ethiopian holidays and events with accurate dates and explanations.
  • Effortlessly move between past, present, and future dates in Amharic.

Amharic Months

The Ethiopian calendar’s 13 months are central to understanding Ethiopian culture. Here are the names of each Amharic month in both Amharic and English, with their unique placement in the calendar:

  1. መስከረም – Meskerem (September–October)
  2. ጥቅምት – Tikimt (October–November)
  3. ኅዳር – Hidar (November–December)
  4. ታህሳስ – Tahsas (December–January)
  5. ጥር – Tir (January–February)
  6. የካቲት – Yekatit (February–March)
  7. መጋቢት – Megabit (March–April)
  8. ሚያዝያ – Miazia (April–May)
  9. ግንቦት – Ginbot (May–June)
  10. ሰኔ – Sene (June–July)
  11. ሐምሌ – Hamle (July–August)
  12. ነሐሴ – Nehase (August–September)
  13. ጳጉሜን – Pagumē (September)

Each month is easy to find within the app, which provides quick navigation, so you can explore these months and understand their roles in Ethiopia’s unique year structure.

Amharic Days

The Ethiopian week consists of seven days, just like the Gregorian calendar, with each day carrying its unique Amharic name. Here are the Amharic days of the week:

  1. እሑድ – Ehud (Sunday)
  2. ሰኞ – Segno (Monday)
  3. ማክሰኞ – Maksenyo (Tuesday)
  4. ረቡዕ – Robe (Wednesday)
  5. ሐሙስ – Hamus (Thursday)
  6. አርብ – Arbe (Friday)
  7. ቅዳሜ – Kidame (Saturday)

Within the Amharic Calendar app, each day is clearly labeled with its Amharic name and corresponding Gregorian name, making it easy to track each day whether for scheduling, holiday observances, or cultural study.

Key Features at a Glance:

  • Amharic Date Converter: Accurately convert any date between Ethiopian and Gregorian dates.
  • Complete Ethiopian Calendar in Amharic: View yearly and monthly calendars in an interactive, Amharic-friendly layout.
  • Amharic Months: Navigate through all 13 Ethiopian months, learning their significance and seasonal placement.
  • Amharic Days: Track the days of the week in Amharic alongside Gregorian days.
  • Today’s Date in Amharic: Stay updated on today’s Ethiopian date and explore dates past, present, and future.

The Amharic Calendar app offers a beautifully designed, fully interactive Ethiopian calendar experience in Amharic.

Amharic Facts

Pronunciation/am'harɪk/
Native toEthiopia
EthnicityAmhara people (historically)
SpeakersL1: 32 million (2021)
L2: 25+ million
Total: Approximately 57 million
Language familyAfro-Asiatic
Semitic
South Semitic
Ethiopic
Early formsGe'ez (Classical Ethiopic)
Writing systemGe'ez script (Fidel)
Latin (transliteration)
Official statusOfficial language in Ethiopia
Working language in Amhara Region, Benishangul-Gumuz, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Gambela Region, Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa.
Language codesISO 639-1: am