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24 Solar Terms Calculator

The same solar term arrives at one instant worldwide. See all 24 in the time zone you actually use.

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Year:2026 · Time zone:Asia/Shanghai

24 solar terms · 2026

Display time zone: Asia/Shanghai

Solar termLocal dateLocal time
Minor Cold · 小寒2026-01-0516:23
Major Cold · 大寒2026-01-2009:44
Start of Spring · 立春2026-02-0404:01
Rain Water · 雨水2026-02-1823:51
Awakening of Insects · 惊蛰2026-03-0521:58
Spring Equinox · 春分2026-03-2022:45
Pure Brightness · 清明2026-04-0502:39
Grain Rain · 谷雨2026-04-2009:39
Start of Summer · 立夏2026-05-0519:49
Grain Full · 小满2026-05-2108:37
Grain in Ear · 芒种2026-06-0523:48
Summer Solstice · 夏至2026-06-2116:25
Minor Heat · 小暑2026-07-0709:57
Major Heat · 大暑2026-07-2303:13
Start of Autumn · 立秋2026-08-0719:42
End of Heat · 处暑2026-08-2310:18
White Dew · 白露2026-09-0722:41
Autumn Equinox · 秋分2026-09-2308:05
Cold Dew · 寒露2026-10-0814:29
Frost Descent · 霜降2026-10-2317:38
Start of Winter · 立冬2026-11-0717:52
Minor Snow · 小雪2026-11-2215:23
Major Snow · 大雪2026-12-0710:52
Winter Solstice · 冬至2026-12-2204:50

Displayed to the minute; a different time zone can change the local date.

How are solar terms calculated?

Each term marks a 15-degree step in the Sun’s apparent ecliptic longitude. We solve for that astronomical instant with Astronomy Engine and then format it in your selected time zone. Local clock dates can differ across countries. Displayed minutes are rounded down, not a claim of second-level astronomical precision.

Why does Li Chun matter?

Li Chun is the 315-degree crossing. It is a common year-pillar boundary in BaZi, while the zodiac birthday calculator here uses Lunar New Year. Do not substitute one boundary for the other.

Which calendar year is covered?

The table lists the 24 annual crossings from Minor Cold through Winter Solstice for the selected Gregorian year. Compare important boundaries with Hong Kong Observatory tables, which are published in UTC+8.

Sources & further checking

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