Quick answer: If you were born in 1940, you are — years old in
—.
This page shows your age if you were born in 1940 — including a
month-by-month age table (years, months, days) and an
exact age calculator.
If you only know your birth year, your exact age can vary depending on your birthday.
Tip: Enter your full birth date below for an exact result.
Age in future years (born in 1940)
If you were born in 1940, your age in a given year depends on whether your birthday has occurred yet.
The table below shows the typical range within each year.
Year
Age range
Milestone
Common milestones for 1940 births: 90 in 2030, 95 in 2035, 100 in
2040.
People born in 1940 have long since passed typical retirement age and are well into their later years.
Born in 1940 age table (by birth month)
This table shows your age today as a range if you were born in a specific month of 1940.
The range exists because the exact day in the month changes the total months and days.
Birth month (1940)
Years old
Months old
Days old
Want the exact number? Use the calculator below (it also accounts for leap years and month lengths).
In —, people born in
1940 are typically
— years old, depending on whether their
birthday has occurred yet this year.
If you were born in 1940, you are generally considered part of the
—.
—
People born in 1940 are currently in their —,
approaching the extraordinary milestone of turning 90 in 2030 — a remarkable testament to a long and
eventful life. Those born in 1940 lived through World War II, witnessed the moon landing, and saw the
entire digital age unfold. Many are focused on comfort, cherished family connections, and health.
Below is a timeline of common age milestones for someone born in 1940.
Retirement ages can change and vary by program and personal situation. This is a simple estimate for planning.
Default is based on your browser locale.
Milestone
Year
Age
Note: Retirement age varies by country and individual planning. Use our
retirement age calculator
for a personalized estimate.
Born in 1940: FAQs
How old am I if I was born in 1940?
If you were born in 1940, your exact age depends on your birthday. If your birthday has already happened this
year, you're one year older than if it hasn't. Use the calculator above for an exact result.
How old will I be in 2030 if I was born in 1940?
In 2030, someone born in 1940 will be 89–90 depending on whether their birthday has occurred in
2030.
How many months old is someone born in 1940?
The number of months depends on your birth month and day. The month table shows a range by birth month, and the
calculator computes your exact age (including months).
What year will I turn 90 if I was born in 1940?
If you were born in 1940, you will turn 90 in 2030.
Does this account for leap years?
Yes. The calculator follows standard calendar rules including leap years and different month lengths for
day-accurate results.
Do you store the dates I enter?
No. Calculations run locally in your browser. No birth dates or personal data are saved or transmitted.
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