How old am I if I was born in 1978?
If you were born in 1978, you turn 48 years old in 2026 — or you are 47 until your birthday this year. Enter your exact date of birth below for the precise figure.
Working out your age from a birth year
Your age depends on whether your birthday has already happened this year. Someone born in 1978 reaches age 48 on their 2026 birthday; before that birthday they are still 47.
The calculator above is pre-set to 1 January 1978 as an example — change the date to your real date of birth to get your exact age in years, months and days.
Frequently asked questions
If I was born in 1978, how old am I?
You turn 48 in 2026. If your birthday hasn't happened yet this year, you are currently 47.
What year was I born if I am 48?
If you turn 48 this year (2026), you were born in 1978.