Set a target date and time and watch the live countdown. Perfect for events, deadlines, holidays, and special occasions.
Countdown Timer
The Countdown Timer counts down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds to any future moment - a wedding, an exam, a product launch, or the New Year - and keeps ticking live on screen.
Set it and watch it run
Pick a target date and time and the countdown updates every second in real time. It is ideal for building anticipation for an event, keeping a deadline visible on a second screen, or sharing a "time left" link with friends or a team.
Common uses
- Personal milestones - birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and trips.
- Work - launch dates, campaign deadlines, and sprint endings.
- Study - exam dates and submission cut-offs.
For counting the time between two past or future dates instead, use the Date Duration Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the countdown keep running if I leave the tab open?
Yes. As long as the page stays open it updates live every second down to the target date and time.
Can I count down to a specific time, not just a date?
Yes. You can set both the date and the time of day so the countdown is accurate to the second.
What happens when the countdown reaches zero?
The timer stops at the target moment and indicates that the event has arrived.
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