Chinese Zodiac 2020
2020 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Metal Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile, and kind
When does the 2020 zodiac year begin?
The Year of the Rat begins on Chinese New Year, January 25, 2020. 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
Metal
Chinese New Year
January 25, 2020
About the Rat sign
The 2020 cycle pairs the Rat with the traditional Metal 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 2020 Chinese zodiac?
In the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2020 is a Metal Rat year. The animal repeats every 12 years, while the animal-and-element pairing repeats every 60 years.
The important detail for a 2020 birth year is the boundary: anyone born before January 25, 2020 belongs to the previous zodiac year. Enter the full date of birth to check it accurately.
2020 Rat traits and lucky details
Common strengths
Adaptable, Clever, Charming.
Lucky numbers and colors
2, 3 ยท Blue, Gold, Green.
Other Rat years
2020 Chinese zodiac FAQ
What is the Chinese zodiac for 2020?
2020 is the Year of the Metal Rat. The zodiac year begins on January 25, 2020, not January 1.
What if I was born before Chinese New Year in 2020?
If your birthday is before January 25, 2020, your Chinese zodiac belongs to the previous zodiac year. Use the birth-date calculator for an exact answer.
What element is 2020 in the Chinese zodiac?
2020 is paired with the Metal element in the traditional 60-year Chinese zodiac cycle.