Countdown Timer

Free Online Countdown Timer for Any Event

Use this free countdown timer to track the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until any event, from New Year and birthdays to weddings, exams, retirement, vacations, and project deadlines.

Choose an event type, enter a name and date, and watch a live countdown update every second. Recent countdowns are saved in your browser so you can come back and check them anytime.

How to Use the Countdown Timer

• Choose an event type, such as Birthday, Wedding, or Custom Event.
• Enter a name for your event.
• Select the target date and time.
• Click Start Countdown to see the live countdown.
• Optionally enable Repeat Yearly for recurring events like birthdays and anniversaries.

Features

• Live countdown in days, hours, minutes and seconds, updating every second.
• Supports New Year, Exam, Retirement, Anniversary, Birthday, Vacation, Wedding, Project Deadline and Custom events.
• Saves your recent countdowns in your browser for quick access.
• Optional yearly repeat for recurring events.
• Print, share, copy and download your countdown results.

How the Countdown Is Calculated

The timer compares the target date and time with your device's current time, every second, and splits the difference into days, hours, minutes, and seconds. Because it uses your device's clock and time zone, make sure both are set correctly.

Counting Down to Something in Another Time Zone

The target time is read in your own time zone. If you're counting down to an event elsewhere, such as a product launch in New York while you are in London, first convert the event time with the time zone converter, then enter the converted time here.

Daylight Saving Time

The countdown measures real elapsed time. If a clock change happens before your event, the number of hours left can look one hour different from a simple day-times-24 calculation. The countdown is still correct.

Recurring Events

With Repeat Yearly switched on, the countdown moves on to the same date next year once the event has passed, which is handy for birthdays and anniversaries. Your recent countdowns are stored only in your own browser; they are not sent to us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a countdown timer?

A countdown timer shows the exact time remaining, in days, hours, minutes and seconds, until a specific date and time you choose, such as a birthday, wedding, exam, or deadline.

Does the countdown update in real time?

Yes, the countdown updates automatically every second, so the days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining are always accurate.

Can I save multiple countdowns?

Yes, your recent countdowns are saved in your browser so you can quickly reload them later. This data stays on your device and is not sent anywhere.

Is the countdown timer free to use?

Yes, this countdown timer is completely free with no sign-up required.