Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Our converter works both ways. Simply select "Gregorian to Ethiopian" from the conversion type dropdown, enter your Gregorian date (year, month, day), and click convert. The tool will instantly show you the corresponding Ethiopian date.

Our converter supports a wide range of historical and future dates. You can convert dates from ancient times to far future dates. The system handles leap years correctly for both calendar systems throughout all supported date ranges.

Yes, our conversion is 100% accurate. We use the standard mathematical algorithms for Ethiopian-Gregorian calendar conversion and regularly test our system against known date pairs to ensure precision.

The Ethiopian calendar has 12 months of exactly 30 days each, plus a 13th month called Pagumē with 5 days (6 in leap years). This system totals 365 days in regular years and 366 in leap years, just like the Gregorian calendar. The 13-month structure makes the calendar more mathematically regular and easier to calculate.

The difference comes from different calculations of Jesus Christ's birth year. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church uses a different chronology that places Christ's birth about 7-8 years later than the Gregorian calculation. This is why Ethiopian year 2017 corresponds to Gregorian 2024-2025.

Ethiopian New Year (called "Enkutatash") falls on September 11th in the Gregorian calendar, or September 12th in Gregorian leap years. This marks the beginning of the month of Mäskäräm, the first month of the Ethiopian calendar year.

The 13 Ethiopian months are:

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Yes! Our Ethiopian Calendar Converter is fully responsive and works perfectly on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. The interface automatically adapts to your screen size for the best user experience.

Currently, the converter requires an internet connection to function. We're considering developing an offline version in the future. Stay tuned for updates!

Yes! Our Ethiopian Calendar Converter is completely free to use. There are no hidden fees, registration requirements, or usage limits. We believe everyone should have access to accurate calendar conversion tools.

No, we don't store any personal data or date conversion history. All conversions are processed locally in your browser, ensuring complete privacy. We respect your privacy and don't track your usage.

Absolutely! We welcome feature suggestions and feedback. Please visit our contact page to share your ideas. We regularly update the converter based on user feedback and suggestions.

This converter was created to serve the Ethiopian community worldwide and anyone interested in Ethiopian calendar conversions. Learn more about our mission and team on our About page.