Someone born in 2009 turns 17 on their birthday in 2026; before it they are 16. Enter the exact date below for the age in years, months and days.
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People born in 2009 are Gen Zs (the 1997–2012 cohort), and in the Chinese zodiac 2009 is the year of the Earth Ox. 4 leap years have passed since 2009.
They can first drive in 2026 and turn 18 in 2027 (1 years away); their twenties begin in 2029. They were born into a world where smartphones were already everyday objects.
Back in 2009: globally, Obama became US president. (A selection of 2009's landmark events.)
| Year of birth | 2009 |
| Started school (approx.) | 2013 |
| Could drive (17) | 2026 |
| Turned 18 | 2027 |
| Turns 30 | 2039 |
| Turns 40 | 2049 |
| Turns 50 | 2059 |
| State Pension age (68) | 2077 |
| Turns 100 | 2109 |
They turn 17 on their 2026 birthday; before it they are 16. Use the calculator above for the exact age in years, months and days.
Gen Z — the 1997–2012 cohort.
2009 is the year of the Earth Ox (the Chinese New Year falls in January–February, so January babies may belong to the previous animal).
They can take the driving test from their 17th birthday, in 2026; they turn 18 in 2027.
In 2029; the 30th birthday follows in 2039.
Among the landmark events: globally, Obama became US president.