Understanding the Nepali Calendar System
Nepal follows the Bikram Sambat (BS) calendar, also known as Vikram Samvat, which is approximately 56 years and 8 months ahead of the Gregorian (AD) calendar. For example, 2081 BS corresponds to 2024/2025 AD.
The Nepali calendar has 12 months with varying days (29–32 days per month), unlike the fixed structure of the Gregorian calendar. This makes manual conversion tricky — which is exactly why digital conversion tools are essential.
Why You Need a Nepali Date Converter
Whether you're filling out government forms, applying for a passport, or managing business records, you'll frequently need to convert dates between BS and AD. Here are common scenarios:
- Government documents: Birth certificates, citizenship, and passports all require BS dates
- Banking & finance: Loan agreements and fiscal year calculations use BS dates
- Academic records: School and university certificates use the Nepali calendar
- Employment: Joining dates and contracts often need both formats
How to Use ToolsSewa's Date Converter
Our free Nepali Date Converter makes conversion simple:
- Select the conversion direction — BS to AD or AD to BS
- Enter the date — year, month, and day
- Get instant results with both calendar formats displayed
The tool also shows the day of the week, Nepali month name, and supports dates from 2000 BS to 2090 BS.
Nepali Calendar Months
| Month | Nepali Name | Approx. Gregorian |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baishakh | Apr–May |
| 2 | Jestha | May–Jun |
| 3 | Ashadh | Jun–Jul |
| 4 | Shrawan | Jul–Aug |
| 5 | Bhadra | Aug–Sep |
| 6 | Ashwin | Sep–Oct |
| 7 | Kartik | Oct–Nov |
| 8 | Mangsir | Nov–Dec |
| 9 | Poush | Dec–Jan |
| 10 | Magh | Jan–Feb |
| 11 | Falgun | Feb–Mar |
| 12 | Chaitra | Mar–Apr |
Tips for Accurate Date Conversion
- Always double-check converted dates for official documents
- Remember that Nepali New Year falls in mid-April (Baishakh 1)
- Use our tool for bulk conversions when processing multiple records
- Bookmark the converter for quick daily access
Historical Context
The Bikram Sambat calendar was introduced by King Vikramaditya and has been Nepal's official calendar since 1901 BS (1844 AD). Understanding this calendar is crucial for anyone living in or doing business with Nepal.