How old am I if I was born in 1998? — the details
Everyone born in 1998 turns 28 at some point in 2026. That means people born in 1998 are currently either 27 or 28 years old, depending on whether their birthday has already arrived. On January 1, 2026 every person born in 1998 was 27; by December 31, 2026they are all 28.
- Generation
- Generation Z
- 1997–2012
- Chinese zodiac
- Tiger
- Year of the Tiger
- 1998 begins on a
- Thursday
- Thursday ends the year
- Leap year
- No — 365 days
- 1998 has no February 29
How old would I be if I was born in 1998? — milestone ages
| Milestone | Turning | In the year |
|---|---|---|
| Legal adult | 18 | 2016 (already passed) |
| Drinking age (US) | 21 | 2019 (already passed) |
| Turning 25 | 25 | 2023 (already passed) |
| Turning 30 | 30 | 2028 |
| Turning 40 | 40 | 2038 |
| Turning 50 | 50 | 2048 |
| Turning 60 | 60 | 2058 |
| Retirement | 65 | 2063 |
| Turning 28 | 28 | 2026 — this year |
The exact math
Your age is simply today's year − birth year, minus one if this year's birthday hasn't happened yet:
- 1999 − 1998 = 1 → they turn 1 during 1999.
- 2016 − 1998 = 18 → legal adulthood arrives in 2016.
- In 2027 they will turn 29.
For an answer exact to the second — including months, days, hours and minutes — use the calculator above, or compare ages with family and friends on our Compare Ages page.
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FAQ — If I was born in 1998
Common questions about being born in 1998
If I was born in 1998, how old am I in 2026?
If you were born in 1998, you are 27 years old if your birthday has not happened yet this year, or 28 if it has — as of 2026. Everyone born in 1998 turns 28 during 2026. Use the exact age calculator above to get your precise age in years, months and days. On January 1, 2026 you were 27; by December 31, 2026 you are 28. Your exact age today depends only on whether your birthday in 2026 has passed.
How old would I be if I was born in 1998 — exact today?
You would be 28 after your birthday in 2026, or 27 until it arrives. For the precise months/days/hours, enter your full date of birth in the calculator above — e.g. 1998-06-15 gives a different day-count than 1998-12-01.
What generation is someone born in 1998?
What is the Chinese zodiac for 1998?
1998 is the Year of the Tiger. Chinese zodiac cycles every 12 years, so 1986 and 2010 are also Years of the Tiger.
Was 1998 a leap year and what weekday was 1998-01-01?
No — 1998 had 365 days. 1998 started on a Thursday and ended on a Thursday. That weekday repeats for every birthday in 1998.
How do I find my birthday weekday and next 100 birthdays?
Use the calculator above — after you calculate, scroll to “Your next 100 birthdays” for every weekday plus milestones 18, 21, 30… Or compare ages with family on any past or future date.