Hijri to Gregorian Converter
Reading your Iqama expiry date means dealing with the Hijri calendar. Use this converter to switch between Hijri and Gregorian dates instantly, so you know exactly when your Iqama expires. Everything runs in your browser — nothing you type is sent or stored.
Gregorian to Hijri
Hijri to Gregorian
How to use this for your Iqama
Your Iqama expiry date is printed in the Hijri calendar. To know the real-world deadline you plan around, type that Hijri date into the "Hijri to Gregorian" box above and it will show you the matching Gregorian date. Set a reminder a few weeks before that date and you will never let your Iqama lapse by accident.
Why Hijri and Gregorian dates do not match
Saudi Arabia officially uses the Hijri calendar, an Islamic lunar calendar of about 354 days. That is roughly 11 days shorter than the 365-day Gregorian calendar used in most of the world. Because of this gap, a fixed Hijri date drifts about 11 days earlier in the Gregorian calendar each year, which is exactly why people misjudge when their Iqama expires.
This converter uses the Umm al-Qura calendar, the official Hijri calendar of Saudi Arabia, so the conversion matches what the government systems use.
Need to check your actual expiry date?
This tool converts dates, but to see your real Iqama expiry date you check it on the official portals.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my Iqama date in the Hijri calendar?
Saudi Arabia uses the Hijri (Islamic lunar) calendar officially, so your Iqama expiry is set in Hijri. The Hijri year is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, which is why the dates do not line up neatly.
Is this converter accurate for official use?
It uses the Umm al-Qura calendar, the official Hijri calendar of Saudi Arabia, so it is accurate for everyday conversion. For any official deadline, always confirm the exact date on your Iqama and the government portals.
Do you store the dates I enter?
No. The conversion happens entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to us or stored anywhere.