Chinese Zodiac 1996
1996 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Fire Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile, and kind
When does the 1996 zodiac year begin?
The Year of the Rat begins on Chinese New Year, February 19, 1996. People born before this date belong to the previous Chinese zodiac year; people born on or after it belong to the Rat sign.
Zodiac animal
Rat
Element
Fire
Chinese New Year
February 19, 1996
About the Rat sign
The 1996 cycle pairs the Rat with the traditional Fire element. The Rat sign is commonly associated with Yang energy and traits such as adaptable, clever, charming.
Explore the complete Rat zodiac guide โWhat is the 1996 Chinese zodiac?
In the Chinese zodiac calendar, 1996 is a Fire Rat year. The animal repeats every 12 years, while the animal-and-element pairing repeats every 60 years.
The important detail for a 1996 birth year is the boundary: anyone born before February 19, 1996 belongs to the previous zodiac year. Enter the full date of birth to check it accurately.
1996 Rat traits and lucky details
Common strengths
Adaptable, Clever, Charming.
Lucky numbers and colors
2, 3 ยท Blue, Gold, Green.
Other Rat years
1996 Chinese zodiac FAQ
What is the Chinese zodiac for 1996?
1996 is the Year of the Fire Rat. The zodiac year begins on February 19, 1996, not January 1.
What if I was born before Chinese New Year in 1996?
If your birthday is before February 19, 1996, your Chinese zodiac belongs to the previous zodiac year. Use the birth-date calculator for an exact answer.
What element is 1996 in the Chinese zodiac?
1996 is paired with the Fire element in the traditional 60-year Chinese zodiac cycle.