Six months is a period of time that equals half a year. It consists of approximately 182 days, depending on the specific months involved. This duration is often used to measure time in various contexts, such as project timelines, pregnancy, or seasonal changes. In the calendar, six months can span from January to June or from July to December. Each month typically has either 30 or 31 days, except for February, which has 28 days in a common year and 29 days in a leap year. This time frame is significant in many cultures and industries.