About the Ethiopian Calendar
Explore one of the world's oldest timekeeping systems with 13 months of sunshine
Current Ethiopian Month
The Ethiopian calendar is currently in the month of Hidar in the year 2018
About Hidar
Hidar, corresponding to November-December, is the third month of the Ethiopian calendar. It marks the beginning of the harvest season in many parts of Ethiopia. The weather becomes cooler and drier, especially in the highlands. Hidar hosts several important religious celebrations, including Hidar Tsion, a significant feast day of St. Mary.
Understanding the Ethiopian Calendar
A unique solar timekeeping system with deep historical and cultural significance
13 Months
The Ethiopian calendar has 12 months of exactly 30 days each, followed by a 13th month of 5 days (6 in leap years).
7-Year Gap
The Ethiopian calendar is approximately 7 years behind the Gregorian calendar due to different calculations of the birth of Christ.
Solar Calendar
Based on the solar year, the Ethiopian calendar is more accurate than the Gregorian calendar for tracking the tropical year.