Born in 1989: age, Japanese era & zodiac
Anyone born in 1989 is 37 years old if their birthday has already happened this year, or 36 if it hasn't happened yet.
Current age
As of 2026-07-26:
| Birthday already happened this year | 37 years old |
|---|---|
| Birthday hasn't happened yet this year | 36 years old |
Japanese era (wareki)
1989 spans two Japanese eras: Showa 64 (before the era change) and Heisei 1 (after the era change).
Chinese zodiac
1989 is the year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac.
Key facts
| Birth year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Japanese era | Showa 64 / Heisei 1 |
| Chinese zodiac | Snake |
| Age in 2026 | 36–37 years old |
Frequently asked questions
What Japanese era is 1989?
1989 spans two Japanese eras: Showa 64 (before the era change) and Heisei 1 (after the era change).
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1989?
1989 is the year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac.