How to use it
- Name your event (optional).
- Choose the date and, if you like, a time.
- Click Start countdown, or tap a quick event like New Year's Eve.
- Copy the link to share your countdown.
How it works
Enter a date (and optionally a time) and click Start countdown. The page shows the remaining days, hours, minutes and seconds, updating live, plus the full target date and the total number of hours left. If you leave the time empty, the countdown runs to midnight at the start of that day.
If the date has already passed, the countdown turns into a count-up showing how much time has passed since the event, which is handy for anniversaries or "days since" trackers.
Quick events
Tap a button to fill in a popular date for the coming year:
- New Year's Eve (December 31 at 11:59 PM)
- Christmas (December 25)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Halloween (October 31)
- First day of summer (June 21)
Then edit the name or time if you like. For Christmas specifically, the days until Christmas page also shows weeks, weekends and the first Sunday of Advent.
Sharing your countdown
Click Copy link to share to copy a web address that includes your event name, date and time. Anyone who opens the link sees the same countdown, ticking down in their own browser. It's a simple way to count down to a wedding, vacation, birthday, product launch or exam with friends, family or coworkers.
The countdown uses the time zone of the device it's viewed on. If your event happens at a specific time in another time zone, convert it first with the time zone converter.
Your last countdown is remembered
The page remembers the last countdown you started in this browser, so it's filled in when you come back. This is stored only on your device, not on a server. Clearing your browser data or using a private window resets it.
Examples
| Event | Use |
|---|---|
| Wedding day | Count the days with your partner |
| Vacation | Share the excitement with travel buddies |
| Exam or deadline | Keep the time left visible |
| Baby's due date | Pair it with the due date calculator |
| Retirement | Count down the working days with the date calculator |
Countdown tips
- Set a time for exact events. A wedding at 4:00 PM or a launch at 9:00 AM gives a more precise countdown than the date alone.
- Count to midnight on New Year's Eve with 11:59 PM, or set December 31 at 23:59 using the quick button.
- Use a clear event name so people opening your share link know what they're counting down to.
- Pin the tab in your browser to keep the countdown handy; the remaining days and hours also show in the tab title.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a countdown to a specific date?
Enter the date, optionally a time and a name, and click Start countdown. Copy the link to share it.
Does the countdown account for time zones?
It counts down to the date and time on the viewer's device clock. For events at a fixed time elsewhere, convert the time first.
Can I count the time since a past date?
Yes. If the date has passed, the page shows how much time has elapsed since then.
Is my countdown saved?
The last countdown you started is remembered in this browser only. Use the share link to keep it or send it to others.
How many days until New Year's?
Tap the New Year's Eve button to see the exact days, hours and minutes left.
Last updated: November 13, 2026