📅 Nepali ⇄ English Date Converter
Convert Bikram Sambat (BS) ⇄ Gregorian (AD) — verified against official Nepali Panchanga.
Enter Nepali Date (Bikram Sambat)
The Most Accurate Nepali to English Date Converter
Whether you are filling out official government forms, applying for a visa, or simply trying to remember a friend’s birthday, converting dates between the Nepali calendar (Bikram Sambat) and the English calendar (Gregorian) can be confusing.
Our Nepali to English Date Converter (and English to Nepali) is designed to give you instant, mathematically precise results. Verified against the official Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti data, this tool ensures you never get a mismatched date again.
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Roman to Nepali ConverterWhy Choose This Date Converter?
Unlike basic converters that “guess” the date using rough mathematical averages, our tool is built on official historical and astronomical calendar data. Here is what makes it the best choice for your daily use:
- Two-Way Conversion: Seamlessly switch between BS to AD and AD to BS with a single click.
- 100% Panchanga Verified: The number of days in a Nepali month changes every year. Our tool references exact calendar data to account for months that fluctuate between 29 and 32 days.
- Built-in Day Calculator: Instantly see the exact day of the week (in both English and Nepali) alongside your converted date.
- One-Click Copy & Share: Need to send the converted date to an agency or a friend? Use the copy, share, or print buttons for instant formatting.
- Dark Mode Ready: Easy on the eyes for late-night work.
How to Convert Your Date
Using the tool is incredibly simple:
- Select your mode: Choose whether you want to convert from Bikram Sambat (BS) to English (AD) or the other way around using the tabs at the top.
- Enter your date: Use the dropdown menus to select the Year, Month, and Day. The tool will automatically adjust the available days based on the specific month and year you choose.
- Click Convert: Hit the blue convert button. Your exact date, written out fully in both English and Nepali scripts, will appear instantly.
(Pro tip: Click the “Use Today’s Date” button if you just need to know what today’s date is in either calendar!)
Why is converting Nepali dates so tricky?
If you’ve ever noticed that your birthday in the Nepali calendar shifts around the English calendar every few years, you aren’t going crazy.
The Gregorian (English) calendar is strictly solar and follows a predictable mathematical formula—including a standard leap year every four years.
The Bikram Sambat (BS) calendar, however, is a lunisolar calendar. This means it relies on actual astronomical observations of the sun and the moon. Because of this, the length of a Nepali month is not fixed. Mangsir might have 29 days one year and 30 days the next. Because there is no standard mathematical formula to predict this, date converters must rely on massive databases of official calendar records. Our tool utilizes these exact records to guarantee your conversion is perfectly accurate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
BS stands for Bikram Sambat (or Vikram Samvat), which is the official historical Hindu calendar used in Nepal. AD stands for Anno Domini, which represents the standard Gregorian calendar used internationally (often referred to as the English calendar).
The Bikram Sambat (BS) calendar is approximately 56 years and 8.5 months ahead of the Gregorian (AD) calendar. However, because the New Year starts in mid-April (Baishakh 1) rather than January 1st, simply adding 57 years won’t always give you the correct date. Always use a converter for exact days!
Yes! Because our tool relies on official library data rather than rough estimations, the dates provided are highly accurate and suitable for matching your Nepali citizenship or Nagarikta details to international forms like passports, university applications, and visa documents.
Unlike English months, which max out at 31 days, Nepali months can have up to 32 days. This is determined by the specific astrological positions of the sun transitioning through different zodiac signs (Sankranti). The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti officially declares these dates every year.
Yes! Once the webpage fully loads on your browser or phone, the calendar logic is stored locally. You can continue converting dates without an active internet connection.
Disclaimer: While we strive for 100% accuracy using trusted open-source calendar libraries, always double-check critical dates against your physical, government-issued documents when dealing with legal or immigration matters.