Ultimate Chinese Calendar API is a tool that provides information related to the Chinese lunar calendar, also known as the Chinese lunisolar calendar. This calendar is used in several countries, including China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and is based on the movements of the moon.
{
"status": "1",
"result": "{\"solarDate\": {\"solarDay\": 30, \"solarMonth\": 11, \"solarYear\": 2023}, \"lunarDate\": {\"isleap\": 0, \"lunarDay\": 18, \"lunarMonth\": 10, \"lunarYear\": 2023}, \"lunarDateinChinese\": \"\\u5341\\u6708\\u5341\\u516b\", \"sexagenaryCycle\": \"\\u7678\\u536f\", \"solarTerm\": \"\", \"solarTerminEnglish\": \"\", \"festival\": \"\", \"chineseZodiacSign\": \"\\u5154\", \"chineseZodiacSigninEnglish\": \"Rabbit\", \"westernZodiacSign\": \"\\u5c04\\u624b\\u5ea7\", \"westernZodiacSigninEnglish\": \"Sagittarius\", \"lunarYearinChinese\": \"\\u4e8c\\u96f6\\u4e8c\\u4e09\"}"
}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/1307/ultimate+chinese+calendar+api/1094/get+chinese+calendar?date=20231130' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
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The API provides information such as the Chinese lunar date, the corresponding Gregorian date, and information about the lunar month and lunar day. It can also be used to convert between Chinese lunar dates and Gregorian dates, as well as to retrieve information about the current lunar year, lunar month, and lunar day.
It contains a large number of dates to use. Among other things, it returns to the sexagenary cycle, Gan Zi, zodiac sign and Chinese zodiac sign, animals,s, and much more.
The output will be in Chinese (traditional or simplified), and English translation for some of those properties. The API is easy to use and can be integrated into various applications and services. To use the API, developers must have a valid API key and comply with the API usage policies and quota limitations. The API returns data in the form of a JSON object, making it easy to parse and manipulate in a variety of programming languages.
One of the big plus points of the Ultimate Chinese Calendar API is that it is cost-effective: The API is available at a low cost, making it a cost-effective solution for developers who need access to Chinese lunar calendar information.
It will receive parameters and provide you with a JSON.
Converting between Gregorian and Chinese lunar calendar dates: The API can be used to convert a Gregorian date to its equivalent in the Chinese lunar calendar, or vice versa.
Calculating age based on Chinese lunar birthdays: The API can be used to calculate a person's age based on their Chinese lunar birthday, which may differ from their Gregorian birthday.
Identifying the Chinese zodiac animal for a given year: The API can be used to determine the Chinese zodiac animal associated with a given year in the Chinese lunar calendar.
Finding auspicious dates for events: The API can be used to find dates that are considered to be auspicious according to the Chinese lunar calendar.
Besides API call limitations per month, there are no other limitations.
The Get Chinese Calendar endpoint returns data related to both the Gregorian and Chinese lunar calendars, including solar and lunar dates, zodiac signs, and festivals. The response includes details like the lunar month, day, year, and corresponding zodiac signs in both Chinese and English.
Key fields in the response include `solarDate`, `lunarDate`, `chineseZodiacSign`, `westernZodiacSign`, and `festival`. Each field provides specific information about the date and its significance in both calendars.
The response data is structured as a JSON object. It contains nested objects for solar and lunar dates, with each date object detailing day, month, and year. Additional fields provide zodiac signs and festival information, making it easy to parse.
The endpoint provides information on solar and lunar dates, zodiac signs, lunar month and day, festivals, and the sexagenary cycle. This allows users to understand both calendar systems and their cultural significance.
The primary parameter for this endpoint is the Gregorian date, which users must provide to receive the corresponding lunar date and related information. The API accepts standard date formats for input.
Users can utilize the returned data to convert dates between the Gregorian and lunar calendars, calculate ages based on lunar birthdays, identify zodiac signs, and find auspicious dates for events, enhancing cultural and personal planning.
The data is derived from established Chinese lunar calendar systems and astronomical calculations. The API ensures accuracy by referencing authoritative sources and traditional practices in Chinese calendrical science.
Data accuracy is maintained through regular updates and validation against historical records and astronomical observations. Quality checks are implemented to ensure the reliability of the lunar calendar information provided.
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