Chinese Zodiac Calculator
Enter a birth date to identify the zodiac animal assigned to its Gregorian birth year. Lunar New Year can change the result for January or February birthdays.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Enter a valid birth date between 1900 and 2100.
- Select Calculate to see the animal for the Gregorian year.
- If the birthday is in January or February, check the limitation note and confirm the lunar year separately when precision matters.
Year based cycle
This calculator uses the repeating 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle and the Gregorian year from the date field.
Lunar New Year limitation
Chinese zodiac years traditionally begin at Lunar New Year, which changes date each year. Without a lunar calendar data source, this page does not claim a precise January or February result; use a lunar calendar for those dates.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
Is this the lunar calendar result?
It is a Gregorian year based estimate. Lunar New Year may place a January or February birthday in the previous zodiac year.
Which dates are accepted?
Dates from 1900 through 2100 are accepted.