Countdown Timer
Count down to any date and time. Free, no signup.
How It Works
Pick a target date and optional time. The countdown updates every second, showing the remaining days, hours, minutes, and seconds. Leave the time blank to count down to midnight on that date. Everything runs in your browser using your local time.
Popular Countdowns
A countdown to a fixed date is handy for all sorts of occasions:
| Occasion | What to count down to |
|---|---|
| Holidays | Christmas, New Year, or a public holiday |
| Personal events | Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries |
| Travel | A vacation, flight, or trip departure |
| Work | Project deadlines, launches, or a retirement date |
| School | Exams, graduation, or the last day of term |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up a countdown to a date?
Pick a target date, and optionally a target time. The countdown starts immediately and shows the days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining, updating every second. If you leave the time blank it counts down to midnight (00:00) on that date.
What happens when the countdown reaches zero?
All four numbers show 0 and a "Time's up!" message appears. There is no alarm sound or push notification, so keep the tab open if you want to see the moment it finishes.
Which time zone does the countdown use?
It uses your device's local time. The target date and time are interpreted in the same time zone your computer or phone is set to, and the countdown compares that to your current local clock.
Is this a countdown to a date or a duration timer?
This counts down to a specific calendar date and time, which is ideal for events, holidays, deadlines, and launches. If you want to count down a set duration like 10 minutes, use the Timer tool instead.
Does the countdown work offline and stay private?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded or saved on a server, and once the page has loaded it keeps counting without a connection.