Convert any Gregorian date to Vikram Samvat, Saka Samvat, Kali Samvat, and identify the current 60-year Samvatsara cycle name. The current Vikram Samvat year is 2083.
Conversion Result
Monday, 01 June 2026
Vikram Samvat
2083
विक्रम संवत्
Saka Samvat
1948
शक संवत्
Kali Samvat
5127
कलि संवत्
Samvatsara
Vijaya
संवत्सर
Vikram Masa (approx)
Jyeshtha
मास
For lunar-exact Tithi, Masa, Paksha, Nakshatra of this date, see the
full Panchang.
Foundation
Hindu Calendar Eras — A Quick Map
India has used several calendar eras across history, each anchored to a different mythological or historical reference point. Three are still in active use today, with the Vikram Samvat being the most widely referenced in religious and civil contexts across North India. Below is the classical mapping each calendar uses to convert from the Gregorian year.
Vikram Samvat (VS) — विक्रम संवत्
Traditionally dated from the coronation of Emperor Vikramaditya in 57 BCE after his defeat of the Sakas. Most widely used Hindu era — featured on Indian invitation cards, religious literature, and almost all classical Hindu calendar publications. VS = Gregorian + 56 or +57 (depending on whether the date is before or after Chaitra Shukla Pratipada).
Saka Samvat — शक संवत्
Also called Shalivahana Saka — dated from 78 CE, the era founded by King Shalivahana after defeating the Sakas (different episode from the Vikramaditya legend). Adopted as the official civil calendar of the Government of India in 1957. Used in government gazettes and the Indian National Calendar. Saka = Gregorian − 78.
Kali Samvat — कलि संवत्
The longest-running era still in use — counted from 3102 BCE, the traditional start of Kali Yuga (and the day Krishna departed his physical body, by Puranic tradition). Kali = Gregorian + 3101. Used in classical astronomical and astrological texts.
Samvatsara — संवत्सर
A 60-year Jovian cycle in which each year is named after one of sixty samvatsaras (Prabhava, Vibhava, Shukla… ending with Akshaya). Tied to Jupiter's orbital periodicity. Many traditional ceremonies — particularly in South India and Maharashtra — are scheduled or named by samvatsara. Index = Kali year modulo 60.
Method
How the Conversion Works
The Vikram Samvat year boundary is Chaitra Shukla Pratipada — the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra month, also known as Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra), Ugadi (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh), and Cheti Chand (Sindhi tradition). This is the Vikram Samvat new year, falling between approximately March 22 and April 17 each year because it follows the lunar calendar.
This tool uses an approximate April 14 boundary — the long-term mean of Chaitra Shukla 1. The actual lunar boundary can shift by ±3 weeks in either direction year-on-year. If you need the lunar-exact date (which matters around the late-March to mid-April window), check the actual Panchang for that specific date using our Panchang tool.
The Saka Samvat boundary is the same Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. Kali Samvat traditionally also uses Chaitra Shukla 1, though some astronomical texts use the spring equinox.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Vikram Samvat year?
The current Vikram Samvat year is 2083. The new year began on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (~April 14) of 2026.
How do you convert Gregorian to Vikram Samvat?
VS = Gregorian + 56 if the date is before Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (~April 14), or + 57 if on or after. The +57 rule covers most of the year (mid-April through mid-April of the next Gregorian year). Use this tool above for the exact conversion for any date.
Difference between Vikram Samvat and Saka Samvat?
VS dates from 57 BCE (Vikramaditya); Saka from 78 CE (Shalivahana). VS = Saka + 135. Saka is the official civil calendar of India; VS is the more widely used religious calendar.
What is Kali Samvat?
Counted from 3102 BCE — the traditional start of Kali Yuga. Kali Samvat = Gregorian + 3101. Longest-running era still in use; current Kali year is 5127.
What is the Samvatsara cycle?
A 60-year cycle of named years tied to Jupiter's orbit. Each year carries its samvatsara name (Prabhava, Vibhava, Shukla, etc.) used in traditional ceremonies.
Why might my date be slightly off?
The lunar new-year date (Chaitra Shukla 1) varies year-on-year between March 22 and April 17. This tool uses an April 14 approximation. For exact dates around the boundary, check the full Panchang.
How do I find Tithi and Masa for a date?
This tool gives the approximate Vikram month. For exact Tithi, Masa, Paksha, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana, use our Panchang page which calculates from Swiss Ephemeris.
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