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Countdown Timer

Free online countdown timer. Set any future date and time and watch a live countdown in days, hours, minutes and seconds — perfect for launches, exams and events.

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How does a countdown timer work?

A countdown continuously subtracts the current time from a fixed target moment and splits the difference into days, hours, minutes and seconds. Because the target is fixed rather than a running stopwatch, the countdown stays correct even if the page is closed and reopened.

Accuracy comes from your device clock, which modern systems sync via NTP to within fractions of a second — more than enough for launches, exams and deadlines.

How to use

  1. 01Pick the target date and time.
  2. 02Optionally give your event a name.
  3. 03Click Start countdown.
  4. 04Watch the live countdown in days, hours, minutes and seconds.

Frequently asked questions

Will the countdown keep running if I close the tab?
The display stops, but because the countdown is based on your target date, reopening the page and starting it again shows the correct remaining time.
How accurate is the timer?
It updates every second and is based on your device clock, so it is as accurate as your system time.
Can I count down to a time in another time zone?
The target uses your local time zone. To target another zone, first convert the moment with our Time Zone Converter, then enter the local equivalent.

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