By Lydia | Last Updated
The lunar calendar is an important tool for many cultures around the world, used to track months and significant dates based on the phases of the moon. Whether you’re into traditional festivals or just curious about moon phases, adding the lunar calendar to your iPhone is easier than you might think.
This guide will walk you through the simple steps to add lunar calendar to iPhone, ensuring you have all the information you need.
Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which is solar-based, the Chinese lunar calendar is based on the cycles of the moon. Each month begins with a new moon and ends with a full moon, making it essential for tracking traditional festivals and important dates in various cultures.
As we all know, the built-in iPhone calendar does not display the lunar calendar or public holidays. However, Apple supports directly adding lunar calendar to iPhone/iPad Calendar, without needing a third-party calendar. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Opening the Settings app on your iPhone, scroll down and tap on "Calendar".
Step 2: Tap “Alternate Calendars”. Here, you might find options for various calendars, including Chinese, Hebrew, Hijri calendar.
Step 3: Select “Chinese” from the list.
Step 4: Return to the home screen, find the calendar app, and you can also view the lunar calendar’s solar terms there.
Tips: If you’re using iCloud, ensure that your calendar is synced across your devices. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud, and toggle on the Calendar option.
You can also add Chinese Holidays to iPhone Calendar only:
After set, the Lunar Calendar date will automatically displayed on iPhone Lock Screen:
If the lunar calendar option is not available in your iOS settings, you can use a third-party app to add lunar calendar functionality. Here’s how:
Step 1: Go to the App Store and search for “Lunar Calendar” apps. Popular options including "Lunar Calendar" and “Luna Solaria” which are specifically designed for integrating lunar dates.
Step 2: Download and install the app of your choice, then open it.
Step 3: Most lunar calendar apps will offer an option to sync Lunar Calendar with your iPhone calendar. Look for settings or options within the app that allow you to integrate or export lunar dates into your calendar.
If you prefer to add lunar calendar dates manually, you can do so by following these steps:
Step 1: Open the built-in Calendar app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap the “+” button to create a new event.
Step 3: Input the details of the lunar date you want to add. You might need to look up the specific lunar dates from a lunar calendar source or app.
Step 4: Once you’ve entered the details, tap “Add” to include the event in your iPhone calendar.
Step 1: Tap on Phone app on the home screen.
Step 2: Then tap on Contacts, choose one contact who you’re aiming to add Lunar Birthday Notice for.
Step 3: Tap “Edit”, scroll down and find “Add Birthday”.
Step 4: Then choose Lunar Calendar from the list, and set the lunar birthday here. You can also set a default calendar birthday.
Step 5: Tap on the Birthday, it will automatically jump to iPhone Calendar, the notification will be listed here.
To display lunar calendar information, make sure your iPhone calendar settings are configured to show the lunar calendar. Then following the steps:
Step 1: Unlock your iPhone, press and hold on an empty area of the home screen until the icons jiggle.
Step 2: Tap the plus (+) button in the top-left corner to open the widget gallery.
Step 3: Search for or scroll to the Calendar widget and select it.
Step 4: Choose the widget size that you prefer and tap "Add Widget".
Step 5: Position the widget where you want it on the home screen and tap "Done" in the top-right corner.
Now, the widget on your home screen will show the calendar information, including the lunar calendar.
Adding the lunar calendar to your iPhone calendar can enhance your ability to track important lunar-based dates and events. By following these detailed instructions, you can ensure that your lunar calendar is always at your fingertips, helping you stay organized and informed about lunar phases and significant cultural events.
