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April Zodiac Sign Calendar

Updated August 31, 2026By Zodiac Calendar EditorialReviewed for clarity and sourcing
Quick answer: April begins with Aries and changes to Taurus near April 19–20. People born close to the transition should calculate the exact Sun position for their birth year, time and location.
Key takeaways
  • Aries is the first zodiac sign represented in April.
  • Taurus is the second sign represented in April.
  • The typical transition falls near April 19–20.
  • A month alone cannot determine a Moon sign or rising sign.

April zodiac dates

The approximate transition

The common calendar transition is near April 19–20. This is a rounded reference, not an exact annual timestamp. The Sun’s ingress into Taurus can occur at a different hour—and sometimes on a different local date—depending on the year and time zone.

Exact April transition times: 2026–2028

For birthdays close to the Aries–Taurus change, these are the exact tropical sign-change times in UTC.

YearTaurus begins
2026April 20, 2026 at 01:39 UTC
2027April 20, 2027 at 07:18 UTC
2028April 19, 2028 at 13:10 UTC

UTC is a world reference time. Your local clock may show a different date. Open the year page for automatic local-time conversion.

Born early in April

A person born during the first part of April normally has the Sun in Aries. Aries is a cardinal fire sign traditionally ruled by Mars.

Born late in April

A person born during the later part of April normally has the Sun in Taurus. Taurus is a fixed earth sign traditionally ruled by Venus.

What the month cannot tell you

A birth month can narrow down the tropical Sun sign, but it cannot identify the Moon sign, rising sign, houses or exact planetary positions. Those require a chart calculated for a specific time and place.

Common questions

What are the zodiac signs for April?

April begins in Aries and changes to Taurus near April 19–20.

What if I was born near April 19–20?

Use your birth year, exact time and location because the transition moment varies.

Does everyone born in April have the same sign?

No. The month contains portions of both Aries and Taurus.

Sources and further reading

Editorial note: Astrological meanings on this page describe traditional interpretations. They are not presented as scientifically proven personality facts.

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