ToolCountdown to a Date
How long until the big day? Live countdown to any date and time.
What people count down to
- Celebrations: the New Year, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries.
- Deadlines: project due dates, exam days, application cut-offs.
- Launches: a product release, an event, a trip you have been waiting for.
The countdown runs live in your local time zone. For counting down a short duration with an alarm instead of a calendar date, use the online timer; to measure elapsed time, the stopwatch. Curious how many days you have been alive? Try the age calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count down to a specific date?
Pick a target date and time, and the countdown shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining, updating live. It works for any future moment — a holiday, birthday, deadline, or product launch.
Does it count down in my time zone?
Yes. The target you pick is interpreted in your device’s local time zone, so the countdown reflects the moment as it will happen where you are.
Can I count down to the New Year?
Yes — there is a one-click New Year preset, plus presets for common milestones. You can also type any custom date.
What happens when the countdown reaches zero?
It shows that the moment has arrived and then begins counting how long ago it passed, so you always have context.