Jesus was most likely crucified on Friday, April 3, AD 33 , though many scholars also consider Friday, April 7, AD 30 a strong possibility. Sources generally agree it happened on a Friday near Passover, but the exact date is not settled.

Quick scoop

  • Most common traditional view: Friday in the spring, during Passover week.
  • Top candidate dates: April 3, AD 33 and April 7, AD 30.
  • Why there’s debate: The gospel accounts, Roman chronology, and astronomical reconstructions leave more than one plausible year.

If you want, I can also give you the Bible-based timeline or the historical evidence for AD 30 vs AD 33.