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Buddhist Calendar Converter (B.E. ↔ A.D.)

Convert any year or date between the Buddhist Era used in Thailand and the Gregorian calendar.

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Buddhist Era (B.E.) years

Gregorian (A.D.)	Buddhist Era (B.E.)
2020	2563 B.E.
2021	2564 B.E.
2022	2565 B.E.
2023	2566 B.E.
2024	2567 B.E.
2025	2568 B.E.
2026	2569 B.E.
2027	2570 B.E.
2028	2571 B.E.
2029	2572 B.E.
2030	2573 B.E.
2031	2574 B.E.
2032	2575 B.E.
2033	2576 B.E.
2034	2577 B.E.

The Buddhist Era (B.E.)

The Buddhist Era counts years from the Buddha’s passing (parinirvana). In Thailand it is the official calendar: you will see it on documents, newspapers, banknotes and expiry dates. To convert, simply add 543 to the Western year – 2026 A.D. is 2569 B.E. – or subtract 543 to go back. Since 1941 the Thai year begins on 1 January, like the Gregorian calendar.

Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Sri Lanka use the Buddhist Era for religious dates, but often count one year more (add 544) and start the year in April or May, so their year can differ by one from the Thai B.E.