Chinese zodiac calculator
Find your Chinese zodiac animal and element. The calculator uses the exact date of Chinese New Year for your birth year.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my Chinese zodiac animal?
Enter your full date of birth. Because the Chinese zodiac year begins on Chinese New Year rather than January 1, people born in January or February may belong to the previous year's animal. The calculator checks this for you.
What is my Chinese zodiac element?
Each year also has one of five elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire or Earth), set by the last digit of the zodiac year. The calculator shows your element alongside your animal.
Is the Chinese zodiac the same as the lunar calendar?
The Chinese zodiac follows the Chinese lunisolar calendar, where each new year begins on the second new moon after the winter solstice, between January 21 and February 20.