Chinese Zodiac by Birth Date Calculator
Find your exact Chinese zodiac sign based on your birth date. The lunar calendar determines your true zodiac โ not just your birth year!
๐งฎ Calculate Your Zodiac by Birth Date
Enter your exact birth date to find your Chinese zodiac sign. Our calculator uses the lunar calendar for accurate results.
Why Your Birth Date Matters for Chinese Zodiac
Unlike Western astrology which uses monthly signs, the Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle tied to the lunar calendar. The critical factor is the Chinese New Year date, which falls between January 21 and February 20 each year.
โ ๏ธ Important: January & February Births
If you were born in January or early February, you might belong to the previous year's zodiac sign. The Chinese New Year doesn't align with January 1st!
How to Determine Your Zodiac Sign by Birth Date
- Find the Chinese New Year date for your birth year
- Compare your birthday to that date
- If born before Chinese New Year โ You have the previous year's zodiac
- If born on or after Chinese New Year โ You have that year's zodiac
๐ Chinese New Year Dates (2021โ2031)
Use this table to check if your birthday falls before or after Chinese New Year in your birth year.
๐ Birth Date Examples: Which Zodiac Am I?
Here are common examples showing how birth dates affect your zodiac sign:
Born January 15, 2000
Chinese New Year 2000: February 5
January 15 is before Feb 5
โ Zodiac: ๐ Rabbit (1999), not Dragon
Born February 20, 2000
Chinese New Year 2000: February 5
February 20 is after Feb 5
โ Zodiac: ๐ฒ Dragon (2000)
Born January 25, 2020
Chinese New Year 2020: January 25
Born on Chinese New Year
โ Zodiac: ๐ Rat (2020)
Born February 1, 2022
Chinese New Year 2022: February 1
Born on Chinese New Year
โ Zodiac: ๐ Tiger (2022)
๐ Chinese Zodiac by Birth Month
Many people search for their zodiac by month. Here's what you need to know:
๐๏ธ Born in January
January births are almost always the previous year's zodiac sign, since Chinese New Year typically falls in late January or February.
January Zodiac Guide โ๐๏ธ Born in February
February births depend on the exact date. Check if your birthday is before or after Chinese New Year that year.
February Zodiac Guide โ๐๏ธ Born MarchโDecember
If born between March and December, your zodiac sign is simply based on your birth year โ no calculation needed!
โ Frequently Asked Questions
What Chinese zodiac am I if born in January 2026?
If born in January 2026, you're likely a Snake (2025), not Horse (2026), because Chinese New Year 2026 was February 17.
How do I find my Chinese zodiac by birthday?
Use our calculator above! Enter your exact birth date, and we'll determine your zodiac based on the lunar calendar. This is more accurate than just using your birth year.
Why is Chinese zodiac different from Western zodiac?
Chinese zodiac uses a 12-year cycle based on the lunar calendar, while Western zodiac uses 12 monthly signs based on the solar calendar. Chinese zodiac assigns one animal per year, not per month.
What if I was born on Chinese New Year?
If born on the exact date of Chinese New Year, you belong to the new year's zodiac sign. Chinese New Year marks the start of the new zodiac year.
Does birth time affect my Chinese zodiac?
Your main zodiac sign is determined by birth date only. However, traditional Chinese astrology also considers birth hour for more detailed readings (called "Four Pillars" or BaZi).
What zodiac sign is 2026, 2027, 2028?
2026 is the Year of the Horse (starts February 17). 2027 is the Year of the Goat. 2028 is the Year of the Monkey.
๐ฒ All 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs
Click any sign to learn about personality traits, compatibility, and fortune.