Thai Calendar vs Western Calendar
Compare the Thai solar and Gregorian calendars, and learn to recognize which era a date uses.
THAI SOLAR CALENDAR
Convert between the Thai Buddhist Era (B.E.) and the Gregorian calendar (A.D.).
Use the converterEdit either year to convert it instantly.
Thailand this year2569 B.E. · 2026 A.D.
CALENDAR TOOLS
THE BASICS
This year is 2569 B.E. (2026 A.D.).
Add 543 to a Gregorian year. For example, 1997 becomes 2540 B.E. and 2025 becomes 2568 B.E. Subtract 543 to go the other way.
Yes. The Thai solar calendar shares Gregorian leap days. B.E. 2567 has a February 29 because the corresponding Gregorian year, 2024, is a leap year.
Songkran is Thailand’s traditional April New Year festival. The current civil year begins on January 1. Read the Songkran guide.
Older original records can follow the April-based civil year. For a date before 1941, check the historical option in the full date converter.
YEAR LOOKUP
| Gregorian (A.D.) | Thai (B.E.) |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2554 |
| 2012 | 2555 |
| 2013 | 2556 |
| 2014 | 2557 |
| 2015 | 2558 |
| 2016 | 2559 |
| 2017 | 2560 |
| 2018 | 2561 |
| 2019 | 2562 |
| 2020 | 2563 |
| 2021 | 2564 |
| 2022 | 2565 |
| 2023 | 2566 |
| 2024 | 2567 |
| 2025 | 2568 |
| 2026 | 2569 |
| 2027 | 2570 |
| 2028 | 2571 |
| 2029 | 2572 |
| 2030 | 2573 |
| 2031 | 2574 |
| 2032 | 2575 |
| 2033 | 2576 |
| 2034 | 2577 |
| 2035 | 2578 |
| 2036 | 2579 |
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Compare the Thai solar and Gregorian calendars, and learn to recognize which era a date uses.
Convert Thai B.E. dates to A.D. and check common years against a quick reference table.
Understand Songkran customs and participate respectfully in temple visits and public celebrations.