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Countdown Timer

Set a target date and time and watch a live countdown.

About This Tool

Free countdown timer online — set any future date and time and watch a live countdown in days, hours, minutes, and seconds, updating every second in your browser. Ideal for counting down to a wedding, product launch, exam, holiday, concert, deadline, or any event that matters to you. Simply pick a target date and time (and optionally a label), and the countdown starts immediately with no page reload needed. The timer keeps running as long as the tab is open, and shows a celebratory message once the target time is reached. Everything runs locally — no account, no notifications required, no data leaves your device.

How to Use

  1. 1

    Set the target date and time

    Pick the exact date and time you want to count down to.

  2. 2

    Optionally name your event

    Add a label like "Wedding Day" or "Product Launch" to personalize the countdown.

  3. 3

    Watch the live countdown

    Days, hours, minutes, and seconds update automatically every second.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the countdown keep running if I close the tab?+
No — the countdown recalculates live while the page is open. Reopening the page recalculates the remaining time correctly from the target date you set, since the target date itself is what matters, not a running timer.
Can I count down to a specific time, not just a date?+
Yes — the date/time picker lets you set both the exact date and time of day for precise countdowns, such as a 3:00 PM meeting or a midnight launch.

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