Chinese New Year Countdown 2027
Chinese New Year
Expected date. The actual day may differ by one day depending on the moon sighting in your country.
Why the date changes
Chinese New Year follows the lunisolar calendar and begins with the new moon between 21 January and 20 February. The countdown uses the published date for the coming year and shows the time left until midnight in your own time zone. Celebrations usually last fifteen days, until the Lantern Festival.
Each year has an animal of the Chinese zodiac, and families gather for a reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve.
Share and embed
Send the link to family abroad or put the live countdown on a community, school or restaurant website with the free embed code. Open it fullscreen on a TV on New Year’s Eve so everyone can count down together.
Questions
When is Chinese New Year?
Between 21 January and 20 February, on the new moon. The countdown shows the exact date for the next one.
Is Lunar New Year the same as Chinese New Year?
Yes. Many countries in East and Southeast Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year on the same day.
Which time zone does it use?
Your device’s time zone.