{ Arabic Numeral Converter }

// translate 0-9 to eastern arabic & persian numerals

Convert Western Arabic numerals (0-9) to Eastern Arabic and Persian/Farsi numeral equivalents instantly. Free browser-based tool, no sign-up needed.

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NUMERAL REFERENCE TABLE
Western Eastern Arabic Persian / Farsi Name (EN)
0 ٠ ۰ Zero
1 ١ ۱ One
2 ٢ ۲ Two
3 ٣ ۳ Three
4 ٤ ۴ Four
5 ٥ ۵ Five
6 ٦ ۶ Six
7 ٧ ۷ Seven
8 ٨ ۸ Eight
9 ٩ ۹ Nine

HOW TO USE

  1. 01
    Choose output script

    Select Eastern Arabic, Persian/Farsi, or Both side-by-side.

  2. 02
    Enter your text

    Type or paste any text containing Western numerals 0-9.

  3. 03
    Convert and copy

    Click Convert to translate, then copy the result to clipboard.

FEATURES

Eastern Arabic ٠-٩ Persian/Farsi ۰-۹ Mixed text support RTL display Reference table Quick numpad

USE CASES

  • 🔧 Localize invoices and documents for Arabic markets
  • 🔧 Format dates and prices in Persian/Farsi
  • 🔧 Content localization for Middle East audiences
  • 🔧 Learning Arabic or Persian numeral systems

WHAT IS THIS?

Eastern Arabic numerals (٠١٢٣٤٥٦٧٨٩) are the digit forms used in Arabic-script countries. Persian/Farsi numerals (۰۱۲۳۴۵۶۷۸۹) are a closely related set used in Iran and some Central Asian languages. This tool converts standard Western digits into either or both systems instantly.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between Eastern Arabic and Persian numerals?

Eastern Arabic numerals (٠١٢٣٤٥٦٧٨٩) are used in Arabic-speaking countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Persian numerals (۰۱۲۳۴۵۶۷۸۹) are used in Iran, Afghanistan (Dari), and some other Farsi-speaking regions. They differ primarily in the forms of 4 (٤ vs ۴), 5 (٥ vs ۵), and 6 (٦ vs ۶).

Does this tool support mixed text like "Invoice #123"?

Yes. The converter replaces only the Western digit characters (0-9) within the text, leaving all other characters — letters, punctuation, and spaces — unchanged. So "Invoice #123" would become "Invoice #١٢٣" (Eastern Arabic) or "Invoice #۱۲۳" (Persian).

Are these the same as Hindi numerals?

The Eastern Arabic numerals used in the Arab world are also called "Arabic-Indic" or "Hindu-Arabic" numerals, and they share their origins with the Devanagari digit system. However, they are visually distinct from the modern Devanagari/Hindi digits (०१२३४५६७८९) used in India. This tool converts to the Arabic-script forms specifically.

Why do Arabic websites sometimes use Western numerals?

Many Arabic websites, especially those targeting international audiences or using web frameworks, default to Western numerals (0-9) because they are part of the standard ASCII character set and universally supported. However, formal or traditional Arabic typography, official documents, and government materials in the Arab world typically use Eastern Arabic numerals.

Can I use the output in HTML or web pages?

Absolutely. The converted characters are standard Unicode code points and can be used directly in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. For RTL context, wrap the output in a dir="rtl" element or use the CSS property direction: rtl for proper rendering.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, the Arabic Numeral Converter is completely free and browser-based. No account, no upload, and no data is sent to any server — all conversion happens locally in your browser using JavaScript.

What Are Eastern Arabic Numerals?

Eastern Arabic numerals are the digit forms used across much of the Arabic-speaking world. While Westerners are familiar with the symbols 0 through 9 — technically called "Western Arabic numerals" or "Arabic-Indic numerals" in Western usage — the Arabic script tradition uses a different set of glyphs that evolved independently in the Middle East and North Africa: ٠ ١ ٢ ٣ ٤ ٥ ٦ ٧ ٨ ٩.

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Despite being called "Arabic numerals" in English, the digits 0–9 used in most of the world actually originated from these Eastern forms, travelling through Arab mathematicians to Europe during the medieval period. The irony is that in Arabic-speaking countries today, the Western 0–9 forms are often called "Hindi numerals" (أرقام هندية), while the Eastern forms are considered the "true" Arabic digits.

Eastern Arabic vs. Persian/Farsi Numerals

Persian (Farsi) numerals are closely related to Eastern Arabic numerals, sharing the same Unicode block region, but they differ in three key glyphs:

The remaining seven digits (0, 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9) have the same form in both scripts. Persian numerals are used in Iran, Afghanistan (in Dari), and Tajikistan (in Arabic script contexts), while Eastern Arabic numerals are the standard in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq, and most Arab League countries.

Unicode Encoding

Eastern Arabic numerals are encoded in Unicode in the Arabic block, at code points U+0660 through U+0669. Persian/Farsi numerals occupy U+06F0 through U+06F9 in the Arabic Extended block. Both sets are fully supported by modern web browsers, operating systems, and fonts that include Arabic script coverage.

When Should You Use Eastern Arabic Numerals?

Proper localization for Arabic or Persian audiences often requires using the appropriate numeral system. Here are the key situations where Eastern Arabic or Persian numerals are expected:

How This Converter Works

This Arabic Numeral Converter performs a straightforward character-by-character substitution. Each Western digit character (ASCII 0x30–0x39) in the input is mapped to its Unicode equivalent in either the Eastern Arabic (U+0660–U+0669) or Persian (U+06F0–U+06F9) block. Non-digit characters are passed through unchanged, preserving punctuation, whitespace, and alphabetic text in the output.

The conversion is performed entirely client-side in JavaScript, meaning your input text never leaves your browser. This makes the tool safe for sensitive documents such as financial data or personal identifiers.

Tips for Rendering Arabic Numerals in Web Projects

When embedding Eastern Arabic or Persian numerals in HTML, keep these practices in mind:

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