Countdown timer
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- Days
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- Seconds
Quick targets
Quick presets
Enter a target date and time or tap a quick preset, then press Start. The remaining time is computed from timestamps, so background tabs and locked screens cannot make it drift.
How to use the countdown timer
Pick a target
Enter a date and time, or choose midnight tonight, next hour or a duration preset.
Start
Press Start. Days, hours, minutes and seconds update live.
Pause or reset
Pause freezes the remaining time; Reset clears it for a new target.
Countdown timer features
Date or duration
Count to a calendar moment or simply from now.
Live breakdown
Days, hours, minutes and seconds in one glanceable display.
Accurate anywhere
Timestamp-based engine stays correct in background tabs.
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Countdown timer questions
What is a countdown timer?
A countdown timer counts down to a moment — either a duration from now or a specific date and time — showing days, hours, minutes and seconds left.
How does a countdown timer work?
Pick a target date or a quick preset and press Start. The remaining time is computed from timestamps, so it stays correct in background tabs and during device sleep.
How do I set a countdown timer?
Enter a date and time in the target field, or tap a quick target like midnight tonight, then press Start. You can pause, resume and reset the same way as a timer.
How much time is left on the countdown?
The display shows days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining, updated live. When the target passes, the page shows a finished state.
Can I create a countdown to a specific date?
Yes. Use the date picker to choose any future date and time — birthdays, deadlines, holidays, launches — and the countdown measures exactly down to that moment.
Can I create a countdown to midnight?
Yes — tap the "Midnight tonight" preset and press Start. It counts down to the end of today in your local time, handling daylight-saving changes correctly.
Can I pause a countdown?
Yes. Pause freezes the remaining time; resume continues from the same point. For date countdowns you can also just reset and pick a new target.
Can I restart a countdown?
Yes — Reset returns to the original duration so you can start it again with one press.
Can I use a countdown timer on my phone?
Yes. It works on iPhone and Android browsers with the same live days-hours-minutes-seconds display.