Is someone born in 1988 38 years old?
They are 38 if their birthday has already passed this year, and 37 if it has not. The calculator above settles it once you give the full date.
How old are you if you were born in 1988?
It depends on whether the birthday has already happened this year: someone born in 1988 is 38 if it has, and 37 if it has not. Enter the full date below for the exact age.
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About the year 1988
1988 began on a Friday and was a leap year, with 366 days and a 29 February. 14,105 days have passed since 1 January 1988.
Age in whole years only counts the birthday that has already happened. That is why two people born in the same year can be different ages today — and why the answer flips from 37 to 38 on the birthday itself.
Frequently asked questions
Was 1988 a leap year?
Yes. 1988 had 366 days and a 29 February. Anyone born on that day celebrates on 1 March in common years.
What day of the week did 1988 start on?
1 January 1988 fell on a Friday.
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