Solar terms in 2056
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 2056, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 5 11:15 PM | Jan 5 03:15 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 20 04:32 PM | Jan 20 08:32 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 4 10:47 AM | Feb 4 02:47 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 19 06:29 AM | Feb 18 10:29 PM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 04:31 AM | Mar 4 08:31 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 05:10 AM | Mar 19 09:10 PM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 4 08:59 AM | Apr 4 12:59 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 19 03:51 PM | Apr 19 07:51 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 5 01:57 AM | May 4 05:57 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 20 02:41 PM | May 20 06:41 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 5 05:52 AM | Jun 4 09:52 PM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 20 10:28 PM | Jun 20 02:28 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 6 04:02 PM | Jul 6 08:02 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 22 09:22 AM | Jul 22 01:22 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 7 01:56 AM | Aug 6 05:56 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 22 04:39 PM | Aug 22 08:39 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 05:07 AM | Sep 6 09:07 PM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 22 02:39 PM | Sep 22 06:39 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 7 09:09 PM | Oct 7 01:09 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 23 12:25 AM | Oct 22 04:25 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 7 12:43 AM | Nov 6 04:43 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 21 10:19 PM | Nov 21 02:19 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 6 05:50 PM | Dec 6 09:50 AM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 21 11:51 AM | Dec 21 03:51 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.