Countdown to any date

How the countdown works

Enter any future date and time and the countdown updates live, every second, showing the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining. It's calculated against your own device's clock, so it always reflects your local time. Your event is saved in this browser, so it's still here when you come back.

The quick buttons jump to popular moments — the next New Year, Christmas, Halloween, or this coming weekend. Because they roll forward automatically, "New Year" always points to the next 1 January, never one that has already passed.

Frequently asked questions

How many days until my event?

Enter any future date and time and the countdown shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining, updating live every second against your own local clock.

Does the countdown keep running if I close the tab?

Yes. The countdown is calculated from the target date, and your event is saved in your browser — so when you come back it is still counting down correctly.

Can I count down to a birthday or holiday?

Absolutely. Use the quick buttons for popular moments like New Year, Christmas and Halloween, or set your own date and name for a birthday, wedding, launch or deadline.

Which time zone does the countdown use?

It counts down in your device’s local time, so the target date and time you enter are interpreted as your own local time.