Chinese Zodiac Age Table
Look up Chinese zodiac signs with matching Gregorian years, ROC years, and ages at a glance.
Maps all twelve zodiac animals to birth years and ages. Handy for filling out Taiwan ROC forms, cultural conversations, or quick year conversions.
Chinese Zodiac Age Table
Look up Chinese zodiac signs with matching Gregorian years, ROC years, and ages at a glance.
About this tool
Maps all twelve zodiac animals to birth years and ages. Handy for filling out Taiwan ROC forms, cultural conversations, or quick year conversions.
FAQ
Common questions and answers about this topic.
What is Chinese Zodiac Age Table?
View Chinese zodiac signs with corresponding Gregorian and ROC years and ages.
Is Chinese Zodiac Age Table free to use?
Yes, Chinese Zodiac Age Table is completely free to use.
What is the difference between virtual age and actual age?
Actual age starts at 0 at birth. Virtual age (East Asian reckoning) starts at 1 at birth and increments each Lunar New Year.
What is the ROC year and how is it calculated?
The ROC year is used in Taiwan. It equals the Gregorian year minus 1911. For example, 2024 is ROC 113.
How does the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle work?
The Chinese zodiac repeats every 12 years in a fixed order of animals. Your zodiac sign is determined by your birth year.
I was born in January or early February — which zodiac sign am I?
This table uses Gregorian year as a fast lookup. Traditionally the zodiac changes at Lunar New Year (late January to mid-February), not on January 1. If your birthday is before that year's Lunar New Year, your traditional sign is the previous year's. Check a lunar calendar to confirm.