Hebrew Date Converter
Instantly convert dates between the Gregorian and Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. Includes holidays, Torah portion, and sunset support.
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Understanding the Hebrew Calendar
The Hebrew calendar (לוח העברי) is a lunisolar calendar used for Jewish religious observances, holidays, and daily life in Israel. Unlike the purely solar Gregorian calendar, the Hebrew calendar is based on both the moon's monthly cycle and the sun's annual cycle. This is why Jewish holidays like Passover and Rosh Hashanah fall on different Gregorian dates each year.
Our Hebrew Date Converter gives you an instant, accurate translation between both systems, powered by the trusted Hebcal API.
The Day Begins at Sunset
The Jewish day begins at sunset, not at midnight. This comes from Genesis 1:5: "And there was evening, and there was morning — one day." If an event happens after sundown, you need to tick the "after sunset" checkbox to get the correct Hebrew date.
Leap Years and Adar II
Instead of adding a leap day, the Hebrew calendar adds an entire leap month: Adar I (followed by Adar II). This happens 7 times every 19 years to keep the lunar calendar aligned with the solar seasons, ensuring Passover always falls in spring.
What Are Jewish Holidays?
Jewish holidays include major observances like Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), Passover, and Hanukkah, as well as minor holidays and fast days. Our converter automatically surfaces which holiday or Torah portion falls on any given date so you never miss an important date.
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