Question 1

How does the countdown calculator work?

Accepted Answer

Enter any future date and time. The tool computes the live difference between now and your target, updating every second to show days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining.

Question 2

Can I count up from a past date?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you enter a date in the past, the calculator automatically switches to count-up mode and shows how long ago it was — perfect for tracking habits or anniversaries.

Question 3

Does the countdown account for time zones?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Times are interpreted in your browser's local time zone, which is shown next to the input. The live calculation uses your local clock.

Question 4

Does the countdown keep running?

Accepted Answer

The countdown updates every second as long as the page is open. For a permanent embeddable countdown you can share the URL — it will start counting whenever someone opens it.