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Age · born in 2008
Born in 2008 — how old are they?
Someone born in 2008 turns 18 on their birthday in 2026; before it they are 17. Enter the exact date below for the age in years, months and days.
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People born in 2008 are Gen Zs (the 1997–2012 cohort), and in the Chinese zodiac 2008 is the year of the Earth Rat. 2008 was a leap year — anyone born on 29 February only sees their "real" date every four years. 5 leap years have passed since 2008.
They turned 18 in 2026 and could first drive in 2025; the big three-oh lands in 2038. Their UK State Pension age is 68, reached around 2076. They were born into a world where smartphones were already everyday objects.
Back in 2008: globally, the global financial crisis. (A selection of 2008's landmark events.)
Milestones for someone born in 2008
| Year of birth | 2008 |
| Started school (approx.) | 2012 |
| Could drive (17) | 2025 |
| Turned 18 | 2026 |
| Turns 30 | 2038 |
| Turns 40 | 2048 |
| Turns 50 | 2058 |
| State Pension age (68) | 2076 |
| Turns 100 | 2108 |
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?Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 2008, in 2026?
They turn 18 on their 2026 birthday; before it they are 17. Use the calculator above for the exact age in years, months and days.
What generation is someone born in 2008?
Gen Z — the 1997–2012 cohort.
What Chinese zodiac year is 2008?
2008 is the year of the Earth Rat (the Chinese New Year falls in January–February, so January babies may belong to the previous animal).
When did someone born in 2008 turn 18?
In 2026, on their birthday.
When do they turn 30?
In 2038. The following round birthdays: 40 in 2048 and 50 in 2058.
Was 2008 a leap year?
Yes — February 2008 had 29 days. Anyone born on 29 February 2008 celebrates the exact date only in leap years, otherwise on 28 February or 1 March.
What happened in 2008?
Among the landmark events: globally, the global financial crisis.
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