How old am I if I was born in 2020? — the details
Everyone born in 2020 turns 6 at some point in 2026. That means people born in 2020 are currently either 5 or 6 years old, depending on whether their birthday has already arrived. On January 1, 2026 every person born in 2020 was 5; by December 31, 2026they are all 6.
- Generation
- Generation Alpha
- 2013–2024
- Chinese zodiac
- Rat
- Year of the Rat
- 2020 begins on a
- Wednesday
- Thursday ends the year
- Leap year
- Yes — 366 days
- 2020 includes February 29
How old would I be if I was born in 2020? — milestone ages
| Milestone | Turning | In the year |
|---|---|---|
| Legal adult | 18 | 2038 |
| Drinking age (US) | 21 | 2041 |
| Turning 25 | 25 | 2045 |
| Turning 30 | 30 | 2050 |
| Turning 40 | 40 | 2060 |
| Turning 50 | 50 | 2070 |
| Turning 60 | 60 | 2080 |
| Retirement | 65 | 2085 |
| Turning 6 | 6 | 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:
- 2021 − 2020 = 1 → they turn 1 during 2021.
- 2038 − 2020 = 18 → legal adulthood arrives in 2038.
- In 2027 they will turn 7.
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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If I was born in 2020, how old am I? (2026)
If you were born in 2020, you are 5 years old if your birthday has not happened yet this year, or 6 if it has — as of 2026. Everyone born in 2020 turns 6 during 2026. Use the exact age calculator above to get your precise age in years, months and days.
What generation is someone born in 2020?
Generation Alpha (2013–2024): Raised on touchscreens, streaming and AI.
What is the Chinese zodiac for 2020?
2020 is the Year of the Rat.
Was 2020 a leap year?
Yes — 2020 had 366 days. 2020 started on a Wednesday.