Islamic Calendar Date for Today
See today's Islamic date and Hijri month in your timezone, browse the monthly calendar, and convert Gregorian and Hijri dates.
Umm al-Qura uses the calendar data available in your browser. Official local observance can differ by one day.
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Islamic Date Today by Country
Compare today's Hijri date in major international time zones, including Saudi Arabia. Official local observance may differ by one day.
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Islamic Date Today in the USA
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Islamic Calendar Date for Today
The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar made of twelve months. This page shows the current Hijri date in your device timezone and lets you compare Umm al-Qura with the calculated civil calendar.
What Is the Islamic Date Today?
The live date card answers this question using the calendar method selected above. It shows the Hijri day, current Islamic month, Hijri year, matching Gregorian date, weekday, and progress through the lunar month.
Hijri Date Today
The Hijri date can differ by one day between countries and communities. Local moon sighting, official announcements, and the calendar method used in your region can all affect the observed date.
Islamic Dates Across Countries
The country table compares the current Hijri calendar date across major time zones. A country can contain more than one time zone, and official religious observance may still follow a local moon-sighting announcement.
When Does the Islamic Date Change?
In Islamic tradition, a new day begins at sunset. If sunset has already occurred where you are, use the After sunset option to move the displayed Hijri date to the next day.
Gregorian and Hijri Date Converter
Use the two converters to move between Gregorian and Hijri dates. They are useful for checking birthdays, historical dates, religious dates, travel plans, and calendar records.
Islamic Date Today FAQs
What is the Islamic date today?
The live result above shows today's Islamic date in your device timezone. The server-side civil estimate is 12 Muharram 1448 AH, and the displayed Umm al-Qura result may differ by one day.
What is the Hijri date today?
Hijri date and Islamic date refer to the same lunar calendar. Use the Today card above for the current Hijri day, month, and year.
Why can the Islamic date differ by one day?
Islamic dates can vary because communities may follow local moon sighting, an official national calendar, Umm al-Qura, or a calculated civil calendar.
Does the Islamic date change at sunset?
Traditionally, the Islamic day begins at sunset. Use the After sunset option when sunset has already occurred where you are.
What is the current Islamic month?
The current Islamic month is shown beside today's Hijri date and in the monthly calendar. It updates from the date and method selected on this page.
Can I convert Gregorian dates to Hijri dates?
Yes. Enter a Gregorian date in the converter to get its Hijri equivalent using the selected calendar method.
Can I convert a Hijri date to a Gregorian date?
Yes. Choose the Hijri day, month, and year to find the matching Gregorian date. Results can differ by one day between calendar methods.