Countdown Timer
Create a live countdown to any date and time. Track the days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining until your birthday, wedding, exam, launch or holiday.
Count Down To Any Moment
Name your event and choose a target date and time. The timer updates live, showing exactly how long is left down to the second.
Event Details
Enter what you’re counting down to and when it happens
Live Countdown
Updating automatically every second
Popular Things People Count Down To
Some of the most common occasions people track with a countdown timer, and roughly how far ahead people tend to start.
| Occasion | Typical Lead Time | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Day | 6–18 months | Countdown |
| New Year’s Day | Up to 12 months | Countdown |
| Product Launch | Weeks to months | Countdown |
| Exam or Deadline | Days to weeks | Countdown |
| Birthday | Weeks to months | Countdown |
| Holiday Departure | Weeks to months | Countdown |
| Conference or Event | Weeks to months | Countdown |
| Retirement Date | Months to years | Countdown |
| Sobriety or Habit Milestone | Ongoing | Elapsed timer |
| Anniversary | Weeks to months | Countdown |
Countdown Timer FAQ
Everything you need to know about setting up and using a live countdown timer.
Enter the name of your event and its target date and time. The timer calculates the exact difference between the current time and your target, then updates live every second to show the remaining days, hours, minutes and seconds.
Yes. The countdown is calculated using the date and time as entered in your browser, which is based on your device’s local time zone settings.
If you select a date and time in the past, the tool will instead show you an elapsed timer, telling you how long ago that moment occurred.
Yes, the countdown updates every second for as long as the page stays open in your browser. If you close the tab, simply reopen the page and re-enter your date to resume tracking.