593
| Years: 589 590 591 592 - 593 - 594 595 596 597 | |
| Decades: 560s 570s 580s - 590s - 600s 610s 620s | |
| Centuries: 5th century - 6th century - 7th century | |
Events
- Empress Suiko ascends to the throne of Japan.
- Aethelfrith succeeds Hussa as king of Bernicia (traditional date).
- Pybba becomes king of Mercia.
- Persian usurper Hormizd V is defeated by Khosrau II.
- Ceawlin of Wessex (traditional date)
- Hussa, king of Bernicia (traditional date)
- June 9 - Saint Columba
- Creoda of Mercia