-740 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Rat

Learn what Chinese zodiac sign -740 is, plus Chinese New Year date, element, personality themes, and compatibility.

Chinese zodiac uses Chinese New Year boundaries. January and early February birthdays may belong to the previous zodiac year.

Quick Facts for -740

Zodiac sign

Rat

Chinese New Year date

late January or February

Five element

Metal

Cycle position

1 of 12

-740 Year of the Rat Meaning

In Chinese astrology, -740 belongs to the Rat branch. People born on or after late January or February in -740 are usually counted as Rat.

If born before late January or February, the sign is usually Unknown.

Read the full Rat profile

Rat Compatibility

Traditional matching often lists these pairs for Rat:

  • Best matches: Dragon, Monkey
  • Challenging matches: Horse, Goat
View complete Chinese zodiac compatibility chart

Other Rat Years

Years in the same 12-year cycle:

FAQ: -740 Chinese Zodiac

What Chinese zodiac is -740?

-740 is the Year of the Rat.

What element is -740 in Chinese zodiac?

-740 is a Metal Rat year in the sexagenary cycle.

How do I check January or February birthdays for -740?

Compare the birthday with late January or February. Before that date is usually Unknown year.