Solar terms in 2028
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 2028, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 6 03:54 AM | Jan 5 07:54 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 20 09:21 PM | Jan 20 01:21 PM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 4 03:31 PM | Feb 4 07:31 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 19 11:25 AM | Feb 19 03:25 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 09:24 AM | Mar 5 01:24 AM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 10:17 AM | Mar 20 02:17 AM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 4 02:03 PM | Apr 4 06:03 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 19 09:09 PM | Apr 19 01:09 PM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 5 07:12 AM | May 4 11:12 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 20 08:09 PM | May 20 12:09 PM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 5 11:15 AM | Jun 5 03:15 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 21 04:01 AM | Jun 20 08:01 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 6 09:30 PM | Jul 6 01:30 PM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 22 02:53 PM | Jul 22 06:53 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 7 07:21 AM | Aug 6 11:21 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 22 10:00 PM | Aug 22 02:00 PM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 10:22 AM | Sep 7 02:22 AM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 22 07:45 PM | Sep 22 11:45 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 8 02:08 AM | Oct 7 06:08 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 23 05:13 AM | Oct 22 09:13 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 7 05:27 AM | Nov 6 09:27 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 22 02:54 AM | Nov 21 06:54 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 6 10:24 PM | Dec 6 02:24 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 21 04:20 PM | Dec 21 08:20 AM | 270° | The shortest day in the north. |
Each term is the moment the Sun reaches a set position, so its date is a calculation, not a custom. The names come from farming life in the Yellow River valley and fit other climates loosely.