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View today's traditional Chinese almanac with lunar date, auspicious activities, and zodiac information.
The Chinese Calendar (Huangli 黄历) is a traditional almanac that provides guidance on auspicious and inauspicious activities for each day. It combines lunar calendar information with Five Elements theory and Gan-Zhi dating system.
What information does the Chinese Calendar show?
It shows the lunar date, Gan-Zhi (Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches), zodiac sign, Five Elements, auspicious activities (宜), and things to avoid (忌) for each day.
Can I check dates other than today?
Yes! Use the date picker to navigate to any date and view its traditional Chinese almanac information.
How accurate is the lunar calendar conversion?
Our converter uses precise astronomical algorithms for accurate lunar calendar conversion, including Gan-Zhi calculations and traditional almanac data.
Why does the zodiac year change at Chinese New Year, not on January 1?
The zodiac animal and the year’s Gan-Zhi follow the lunar year, which starts at Chinese New Year (between January 21 and February 20). A date in January can therefore still belong to the previous zodiac year; this calendar always shows the lunar year that applies to the date you pick.
Should I treat the Yi and Ji lists as real advice?
They are traditional almanac (Huangli) entries, shown for cultural and planning reference; many people check them before weddings, moves or business openings. They are not scientific predictions, so treat them as tradition rather than as the basis for important decisions.
What is the difference between the lunar and solar calendar?
The solar (Gregorian) calendar follows the Earth's orbit around the Sun with fixed months. The Chinese lunar calendar follows Moon phases, with months starting at each new moon. The Chinese Calendar shows both systems side by side.