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When Does Spring Start?
The first day of spring is at the vernal equinox, when day and night are equal. Find out the exact time and date.
Countries define seasons differently. This calculator refers to astronomical seasons, not meteorological seasons. All times are local time for Tokyo.
Year | March equinox | June solstice | September equinox | December solstice | ||||
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2019 | 3月21 | 6 | 6月22 | 0 | 9月23 | 16 | 12月22 | 13 |
2020 | 3 | 12 | 6月21 | 6 | 9月22 | 22 | 12月21 | 19 |
2021 | 3 | 18 | 6月21 | 12 | 9月23 | 4 | 12月22 | 0 |
2022 | 3月21 | 0 | 6月21 | 18 | 9月23 | 10 | 12月22 | 6 |
2023 | 3月21 | 6 | 6月21 | 23 | 9月23 | 15 | 12月22 | 12 |
2024 | 3 | 12 | 6月21 | 5 | 9月22 | 21 | 12月21 | 18 |
2025 | 3 | 18 | 6月21 | 11 | 9月23 | 3 | 12月22 | 0 |
2026 | 3 | 23 | 6月21 | 17 | 9月23 | 9 | 12月22 | 5 |
2027 | 3月21 | 5 | 6月21 | 23 | 9月23 | 15 | 12月22 | 11 |
2028 | 3 | 11 | 6月21 | 5 | 9月22 | 20 | 12月21 | 17 |
2029 | 3 | 17 | 6月21 | 10 | 9月23 | 2 | 12月21 | 23 |
* All times are local time for Tokyo. Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar. Times adjusted for DST if applicable. Current year is highlighted. |
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