XinggeLunar year
1996: Year of the Rat (Bing Zi)
1996 is the Year of the Rat (Bing Zi). The animal changes at Lunar New Year, so anyone born in 1996 before 1996-02-19 belongs to the previous year's animal.
Key dates in 1996
Lunar New Year1996-02-19
Li Chun (start of spring)1996-02-04 21:07
Leap monthnone
Next Lunar New Year1997-02-07
The 24 solar terms of 1996
Minor Cold01-06 09:31
Major Cold01-21 02:52
Start of Spring02-04 21:07
Rain Water02-19 17:00
Awakening of Insects03-05 15:09
Spring Equinox03-20 16:03
Clear and Bright04-04 20:02
Grain Rain04-20 03:09
Start of Summer05-05 13:26
Grain Buds05-21 02:23
Grain in Ear06-05 17:40
Summer Solstice06-21 10:23
Minor Heat07-07 04:00
Major Heat07-22 21:18
Start of Autumn08-07 13:48
End of Heat08-23 04:22
White Dew09-07 16:42
Autumn Equinox09-23 02:00
Cold Dew10-08 08:18
Frost Descent10-23 11:18
Start of Winter11-07 11:26
Minor Snow11-22 08:49
Major Snow12-07 04:14
Winter Solstice12-21 22:05
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1996?
29 or 30 this year depending on whether the birthday has passed, or 31 by the traditional count that starts at 1 and adds a year at each Lunar New Year.
When is Li Chun in 1996?
1996-02-04 21:07 (UTC+8). Ba Zi and almanacs switch the year pillar at Li Chun, not at Lunar New Year.
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