Buddhist era converter
Convert a Gregorian date to the Buddhist era (BE) used in Thailand, with the Sri Lankan count explained. Your inputs stay in this browser tab.
Your result
A little input. A useful result.
Your result will appear here.How to use buddhist era converter
Convert a Gregorian date to the Buddhist era (BE) used in Thailand, with the Sri Lankan count explained. This free tool runs locally after you choose to start.
- Enter your own values, or start with the visible example.
- Adjust gregorian date as needed.
- Choose the action button. Review the result, then copy text or download a file when available.
- Choose Clear all when finished to remove inputs and results from the interface.
Limits, without the small print.
Uses the calendar data built into your browser. Religious and civil dates fixed by observation can differ by a day, so confirm important dates locally.
One job runs at a time. You can cancel it; jobs stop after 30 seconds. Browser and device capabilities affect performance.
Understand the safeguards →What this tool does
Convert a Gregorian date to the Buddhist era (BE) used in Thailand, with the Sri Lankan count explained.
Example input
Gregorian date: 2026-05-01
Example result
Friday, 1 May 2026 is: Thai Buddhist: Friday, May 1, 2569 BE Year 2569, month 5, day 1 Thailand counts 543 years ahead of the Gregorian year. Sri Lanka and Myanmar count one more, changing at Vesak.
Questions people often ask.
Does buddhist era converter upload my data?
No. This tool processes your input inside your browser. Your text and files are not sent to an application server. The static host receives page and asset requests; see our privacy explanation.
Is this tool free for work and study?
Yes. No account, paid API, usage subscription or watermark fee is required. You remain responsible for your content rights and checking results. Hosting providers and their free tiers are separate from this open-source software.
What should I check before relying on the result?
Uses the calendar data built into your browser. Religious and civil dates fixed by observation can differ by a day, so confirm important dates locally. Review important outputs against the source, especially financial, legal, identity, medical and research calculations.
Why might the date differ by a day?
Some calendars, such as the Islamic calendar in many countries, start months when the new moon is sighted locally. A calculated calendar can differ from a local announcement by a day.
Does the conversion depend on my time zone?
No. Dates are converted as whole calendar days, so the result is the same wherever you are.