About today's Hijri date
We show the Hijri date according to Umm al-Qura, the official calendar of Saudi Arabia, and it changes at midnight in your own time zone. In countries that follow local moon sighting, such as Pakistan and India, it is shown one day behind by default; you can change the country or adjust the day at the top of the page. The beginning of Ramadan, Shawwal and Dhu al-Hijjah is officially confirmed by moon sighting and may differ by a day from the table.
The Hijri months
For what each name means and the sacred months, read Islamic months in order.
| # | Month | Days in 1448 AH |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | 29 |
| 2 | Safar | 30 |
| 3 | Rabi' al-Awwal | 29 |
| 4 | Rabi' al-Thani | 30 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | 30 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | 29 |
| 7 | Rajab | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | 30 |
| 9 | Ramadan | 29 |
| 10 | Shawwal | 30 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qa'dah | 29 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | 30 |
The four sacred months are Dhu al-Qa'dah, Dhu al-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab. The Hijri year begins with Muharram and ends with Dhu al-Hijjah.
Related guides
- Umm al-Qura Calendar Explained: How Saudi Arabia Sets Hijri MonthsWhy Saudi institutions use it, the astronomical rule behind each new month, and why it can differ from the moon sighting by a day.7 min read
- Islamic (Hijri) Months in Order: Names, Meanings and DaysMuharram to Dhu al-Hijjah: the order, what each name means, which months are sacred and when each month starts this year.8 min read
- Ramadan 2027 in Saudi Arabia: Expected Start Date and Eid al-FitrThe expected first day, the sighting night, why Eid may fall on 9 or 10 March, and why 2030 has two Ramadans.6 min read
- How to Convert Hijri to Gregorian Dates (Manually, in Excel, Online)A quick formula for the year, the Excel steps everyone searches for, and why Excel can differ from Umm al-Qura by a day or two.8 min read
Sources
Dates and rules on this page are checked against:
- Official Umm al-Qura Calendar · Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaThe official table of Hijri month starts
- Umm al-Qura Calendar (Arabic) · SaudipediaHistory of the calendar and its month-start rule
- Islamic calendar · WikipediaHijri months and the length of the lunar year
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hijri date today?
Today's Hijri date is shown at the top of this page and in the header of every page, updated at midnight in your own time zone, using the Umm al-Qura calendar with a day adjustment for countries that follow local moon sighting.
Which Hijri month are we in?
The current month and day are shown in the card above, and the whole month is displayed in the calendar with matching Gregorian dates.
When does the Hijri day start?
In Islamic rulings the day starts at sunset; in the official calendar and everyday transactions the Hijri date changes at midnight, which is what this page shows.
Is the Hijri date the same in every country?
It can differ by a day because some countries follow local moon sighting. Pakistan, India and Bangladesh are usually one day behind Saudi Arabia. This page detects your country from your device time zone and lets you adjust the day.