2011 Chinese zodiac: year of the Metal Rabbit
2011 was the year of the Metal Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 3 February 2011 and ended on 22 January 2012.
2011 is the year of the Metal Rabbit (Yin). The Chinese year of the Rabbit ran from 3 February 2011 to 22 January 2012, so anyone born between those dates is a Metal Rabbit. Babies born in 2011 before 3 February 2011 belong to the Metal Tiger of 2010.
2011 Metal Rabbit personality
People born in the year of the Rabbit are gentle, elegant and kind. Their strengths are diplomacy, taste and a calming presence; their watch-outs are avoiding conflict and over-caution.
The Metal element adds determination, strength and self-discipline, so the Metal Rabbit of 2011 combines the Rabbit's nature with metal qualities. Yin years are traditionally seen as receptive and reflective.
Careers that suit the Rabbit: design, diplomacy, the arts, counselling, hospitality.
Born in January or February 2011?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 2011, Chinese New Year fell on 3 February 2011.
- Born 3 February 2011 or later in 2011: Metal Rabbit.
- Born 1 January – 2 February 2011: Metal Tiger (2010 sign).
Rabbit compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Goat, Pig |
| Secret friend | Dog |
| Traditional clash | Rooster |
Other Rabbit years
1975, 1987, 1999, 2023, 2035. The Metal Rabbit itself returns in 2071.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 2011?
The Metal Rabbit, for births from 3 February 2011 to 22 January 2012.
What if I was born in January or early February 2011?
If you were born before 3 February 2011, your sign is the Metal Tiger of 2010, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 2011 in the Chinese zodiac?
Metal (Yin). Metal is linked with determination, strength and self-discipline; its colour is white and gold.
Which signs are compatible with the Rabbit?
Best matches are the Goat and Pig, plus the Dog as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Rooster.
When is the next Metal Rabbit year?
2071. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 2011 in 2026?
They turn 15 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.