Event Countdown Timer
Live countdown to any date — save your favorites and share a link that counts down for everyone who opens it.
Saved Countdowns
About this tool
What this tool does
Pick any future date and time, name the event, and watch a live countdown tick down in days, hours, minutes, and seconds. Once the date passes, it automatically switches to showing how long ago the event happened. You can save multiple countdowns for later and generate a shareable link that opens straight into the same live countdown for anyone else.
Who it's for
Counting down to a wedding, a product launch, a conference, a vacation, exam day, or New Year's Eve — anywhere a specific date matters and watching the number tick down adds to the anticipation.
How to use it
- Type an event name and pick the target date and time.
- Click "Start Countdown" to see the live days/hours/minutes/seconds breakdown update every second.
- Click "Save" to keep the countdown in your saved list (stored locally in your browser) so you can come back to it anytime.
- Click "Copy Share Link" to get a URL that opens directly into this same countdown for anyone you send it to.
Real-world examples
Planning a launch and want the whole team watching the same countdown? Share the link in a group chat. Counting down to your own birthday or an anniversary? Save it so it's one click away next time you visit. A countdown that's already passed automatically flips to "this event was 3 days ago" instead of showing a confusing negative number.
Frequently asked questions
Does the countdown keep running if I close the tab?
The live countdown itself only runs while the page is open, but saved countdowns and shared links always recalculate the correct remaining time based on the current date whenever you reopen them.
Can I have more than one countdown saved at once?
Yes — save as many as you like. They're listed below the timer and stored in your browser's local storage, so they'll still be there next time you visit on the same device.
What happens when the countdown reaches zero?
It automatically switches into "time since" mode and tells you how long ago the event occurred, instead of showing negative numbers.
How do I share a countdown with someone else?
Click "Copy Share Link" — it copies a URL with the event name and date baked in, so opening that link starts the exact same live countdown on their screen.
Is this the same as a regular timer or stopwatch?
No — a stopwatch counts up from zero and a countdown timer counts down a set duration you start manually; this counts down to a specific calendar date and time you choose, like a birthday or launch day.