Solar terms in 2036
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 2036, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 6 02:43 AM | Jan 5 06:43 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 20 08:10 PM | Jan 20 12:10 PM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 4 02:19 PM | Feb 4 06:19 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 19 10:13 AM | Feb 19 02:13 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 08:11 AM | Mar 5 12:11 AM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 09:02 AM | Mar 20 01:02 AM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 4 12:46 PM | Apr 4 04:46 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 19 07:50 PM | Apr 19 11:50 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 5 05:49 AM | May 4 09:49 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 20 06:44 PM | May 20 10:44 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 5 09:46 AM | Jun 5 01:46 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 21 02:31 AM | Jun 20 06:31 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 6 07:57 PM | Jul 6 11:57 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 22 01:22 PM | Jul 22 05:22 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 7 05:48 AM | Aug 6 09:48 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 22 08:32 PM | Aug 22 12:32 PM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 08:55 AM | Sep 7 12:55 AM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 22 06:23 PM | Sep 22 10:23 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 8 12:49 AM | Oct 7 04:49 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 23 03:59 AM | Oct 22 07:59 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 7 04:14 AM | Nov 6 08:14 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 22 01:45 AM | Nov 21 05:45 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 6 09:15 PM | Dec 6 01:15 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 21 03:12 PM | Dec 21 07:12 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.