How long ago · Year
Time since 2012
2012 was marked by NASA Curiosity rover landing on Mars, Superstorm Sandy hitting the US East Coast, the London Olympics, and Barack Obama winning re-election. Clock from January 1, 2012.
Time elapsed
14 years, 7 months, 27 days ago (5,353 total days).
Anchor date: Sunday, January 1, 2012
2012 began 14 years, 7 months, and 27 days ago (5,353 total days) as of today — anchor Sunday, January 1, 2012.
Quick facts
- Year
- 2012
- Anchor
- January 1, 2012
- US President
- Barack Obama
- Mars exploration
- Curiosity rover lands inside Gale Crater
- Election
- Barack Obama re-elected over Mitt Romney
Age if born in 2012
Someone born in 2012 is currently 14 years old (turning 14 on their birthday in 2026, and turning 15 in 2027).
How we calculate
Year pages measure elapsed time from January 1 of that year (noon local interpretation), not from every event inside the year. For a specific day — D-Day, 9/11, moon landing — use the matching entity page.
Anchor: 2012-01-01
What else around this year
- 2012-08 NASA Curiosity rover touches down on Mars using sky crane maneuver.
- 2012-08 London hosts the XXX Olympic Summer Games.
- 2012-10 Superstorm Sandy strikes New Jersey and New York metropolitan area.
- 2012-11 President Barack Obama wins re-election to a second term.
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FAQ
How long ago was 2012?
The live clock at the top computes exact years, months, and days elapsed since January 1, 2012.
Who won the presidential election in 2012?
President Barack Obama was re-elected, defeating Republican nominee Mitt Romney.
When did Curiosity land on Mars?
Curiosity landed on Mars on August 6, 2012 UTC.
How much has prices risen since 2012?
Use the US5 Inflation Calculator to calculate inflation and price shifts since 2012.