Date

Countdown to a Date

See how many days, hours and minutes are left until an exam, festival, wedding or deadline, and share the countdown as a link.

How to make a countdown

  1. Name the event, e.g. "Board exams" or "Diwali trip".
  2. Pick the date, and a time if it matters.
  3. Press Start countdown, then copy the page link to share it.
  • The countdown is worked out when the page loads; refresh to update it.
  • Festivals like Diwali and Holi move each year, so enter this year's date yourself.

Countdown to a Date: frequently asked questions

How many days are left until my exam?

Enter the exam name and date, and the start time if you like, then press Start countdown. You'll see the days, hours and minutes left and the number of working days.

Can I share my countdown?

Yes. After you press Start countdown, the page address holds the event name, date and time. Copy it and send it; anyone who opens it sees the time left at that moment.

Does the countdown update live?

It is worked out when the page loads. Refresh the page to update it.

Why aren't Diwali and Holi in the quick links?

They follow the Hindu lunar calendar, so their dates change every year. Enter this year's date yourself. The quick links cover fixed dates such as Republic Day and Christmas.

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