Age calculator
Born in 2008? You are 17 or 18
18 if your birthday has already come this year, 17 if it is still to come. On your birthday in 2026 you turn 18.
As of Saturday 24 October 2026, Sydney time.
The Australian ages for 2008
| Milestone | Age | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Enrol and vote (compulsory) | 18 | 2026 — this year |
| Preservation age — super | 60 | 2068 |
| Age Pension age | 67 | 2075 |
2008 was a leap year, so a 29 February birthday is possible for it. Where each age comes from: the sources.
Born in 2008: your age on each birthday ahead
| Birthday in | Turning |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 |
| 2027 | 19 |
| 2028 | 20 |
| 2029 | 21 |
| 2030 | 22 |
| 2031 | 23 |
| 2032 | 24 |
| 2033 | 25 |
| 2034 | 26 |
| 2035 | 27 |
| 2036 | 28 |