Someone born in 2006 turns 20 on their birthday in 2026; before it they are 19. Enter the exact date below for the age in years, months and days.
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People born in 2006 are Gen Zs (the 1997–2012 cohort), and in the Chinese zodiac 2006 is the year of the Fire Dog. 5 leap years have passed since 2006.
They turned 18 in 2024 and could first drive in 2023; the big three-oh lands in 2036. Their UK State Pension age is 68, reached around 2074. They were 1 when the first iPhone launched (2007) — their childhood straddled the switch from keypad phones to smartphones.
Back in 2006: globally, Twitter launched. (A selection of 2006's landmark events.)
| Year of birth | 2006 |
| Started school (approx.) | 2010 |
| Could drive (17) | 2023 |
| Turned 18 | 2024 |
| Turns 30 | 2036 |
| Turns 40 | 2046 |
| Turns 50 | 2056 |
| State Pension age (68) | 2074 |
| Turns 100 | 2106 |
They turn 20 on their 2026 birthday; before it they are 19. Use the calculator above for the exact age in years, months and days.
Gen Z — the 1997–2012 cohort.
2006 is the year of the Fire Dog (the Chinese New Year falls in January–February, so January babies may belong to the previous animal).
In 2024, on their birthday.
In 2036. The following round birthdays: 40 in 2046 and 50 in 2056.
Among the landmark events: globally, Twitter launched.