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Instantly convert dates between Bikram Sambat (BS) and Gregorian (AD) calendar. Essential for Nepal visa applications and travel planning.
Bikram Sambat (BS) is the official calendar of Nepal, named after the legendary King Vikramaditya. It runs approximately 56 years and 8 months ahead of the Gregorian (AD) calendar, which means the Nepali year 2082 corresponds roughly to 2025–2026 AD. The calendar has 12 months, with the new year (Nava Varsha) falling in mid-April in the Gregorian calendar.
All official documents in Nepal — including government notices, visa stamps, birth certificates, land records and receipts — use the BS calendar. If your Nepal visa extension form asks for your "date of birth in BS," or your trek permit shows a BS issue date, this converter tells you exactly what that date means in the Gregorian calendar you use at home.
| BS Month | Nepali Name | Approx Gregorian Period |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baisakh (बैशाख) | Mid-April – Mid-May |
| 2 | Jestha (जेठ) | Mid-May – Mid-June |
| 3 | Ashadh (असार) | Mid-June – Mid-July |
| 4 | Shrawan (साउन) | Mid-July – Mid-August |
| 5 | Bhadra (भदौ) | Mid-August – Mid-September |
| 6 | Ashwin (असोज) | Mid-September – Mid-October |
| 7 | Kartik (कार्तिक) | Mid-October – Mid-November |
| 8 | Mangsir (मङ्सिर) | Mid-November – Mid-December |
| 9 | Poush (पुष) | Mid-December – Mid-January |
| 10 | Magh (माघ) | Mid-January – Mid-February |
| 11 | Falgun (फागुन) | Mid-February – Mid-March |
| 12 | Chaitra (चैत) | Mid-March – Mid-April |
What year is it in Nepal right now?
Nepal's Bikram Sambat calendar is about 56–57 years ahead. If the Gregorian year is 2025 AD, the Nepali year is 2082 BS (until mid-April) or 2083 BS (after mid-April).
Why does the BS month have different numbers of days each year?
Unlike the Gregorian calendar which uses a mathematical leap-year formula, BS months are determined astronomically. Each month can have 29 to 32 days depending on solar calculations, which is why an exact converter is needed.
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