1992 Chinese zodiac: year of the Water Monkey
1992 was the year of the Water Monkey in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 4 February 1992 and ended on 22 January 1993.
1992 is the year of the Water Monkey (Yang). The Chinese year of the Monkey ran from 4 February 1992 to 22 January 1993, so anyone born between those dates is a Water Monkey. Babies born in 1992 before 4 February 1992 belong to the Metal Goat of 1991.
1992 Water Monkey personality
People born in the year of the Monkey are clever, curious and playful. Their strengths are inventiveness, humour and fast learning; their watch-outs are restlessness and occasional mischief.
The Water element adds wisdom, flexibility and good communication, so the Water Monkey of 1992 combines the Monkey's nature with water qualities. Yang years are traditionally seen as outgoing and active.
Careers that suit the Monkey: technology, science, trading, media, engineering.
Born in January or February 1992?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1992, Chinese New Year fell on 4 February 1992.
- Born 4 February 1992 or later in 1992: Water Monkey.
- Born 1 January – 3 February 1992: Metal Goat (1991 sign).
Monkey compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rat, Dragon |
| Secret friend | Snake |
| Traditional clash | Tiger |
Other Monkey years
1956, 1968, 1980, 2004, 2016, 2028. The Water Monkey itself returns in 2052.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1992?
The Water Monkey, for births from 4 February 1992 to 22 January 1993.
What if I was born in January or early February 1992?
If you were born before 4 February 1992, your sign is the Metal Goat of 1991, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1992 in the Chinese zodiac?
Water (Yang). Water is linked with wisdom, flexibility and good communication; its colour is black and blue.
Which signs are compatible with the Monkey?
Best matches are the Rat and Dragon, plus the Snake as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Tiger.
When is the next Water Monkey year?
2052. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1992 in 2026?
They turn 34 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.