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How old are you if you were born in 2008?

It depends on whether the birthday has already happened this year: someone born in 2008 is 18 if it has, and 17 if it has not. Enter the full date below for the exact age.

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About the year 2008

2008 began on a Tuesday and was a leap year, with 366 days and a 29 February. 6,800 days have passed since 1 January 2008.

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 17 to 18 on the birthday itself.

Frequently asked questions

Is someone born in 2008 18 years old?

They are 18 if their birthday has already passed this year, and 17 if it has not. The calculator above settles it once you give the full date.

Was 2008 a leap year?

Yes. 2008 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 2008 start on?

1 January 2008 fell on a Tuesday.

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