Chinese Zodiac by Birth Date

Chinese Zodiac Calculator by Date of Birth

Enter your date of birth to check your sign accurately.

How to Calculate Chinese Zodiac by Birth Date

1. Find the Chinese New Year date for your birth year.
2. Compare your birthday with that date.
3. If born before Chinese New Year, use the previous zodiac year.
4. If born on or after Chinese New Year, use that zodiac year.

This method is important for January and February birthdays.

Recent Chinese New Year Dates

Use these dates to confirm zodiac boundaries around January and February.

FAQ: Chinese Zodiac by Date of Birth

Is Chinese zodiac based on birth date or birth year?

Use both. The year gives a candidate sign, then birth date confirms if you are before or after Chinese New Year.

Why do January birthdays often get the wrong zodiac sign?

Because zodiac years do not start on January 1. Many January birthdays still belong to the previous zodiac year.

What if I was born on Chinese New Year?

You are counted in the new zodiac year from that date forward.