Date & Time
Countdown Calculator
Live countdown to any date and time. See days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until your event.
Set your target date and time
Time remaining
29 days 17 hours 25 minutes 20 seconds
Days
29
Hours
17
Minutes
25
Seconds
20
Frequently Asked Questions about the Countdown Calculator
How is this different from a date difference calculator?
A date difference calculator gives you a static number between two fixed points. This countdown recalculates every second against the current moment, so the result is always live: it shrinks until your target, then grows once the event passes.
Does this account for time zones?
The countdown uses your device's local time zone. If the event is in another city, convert its local start time to your zone first. For example, a 9:00 AM ET event starts at 6:00 AM in Los Angeles, so you would enter 06:00.
What happens when the target time passes?
The calculator flips to elapsed mode and shows how much time has passed since the target, using the same days, hours, minutes, and seconds breakdown running in the other direction.
What are popular events to count down to?
Common uses include weddings, birthdays, vacations, product launches, exam dates, New Year's Eve at midnight, concert tickets going on sale, and retirement dates.
Does the countdown keep running if I close the tab?
No. The timer only runs while the page is open. When you return, it recalculates from the current time and picks up exactly where it should be.