Q1: How do I calculate days until a future date?
Enter your target date and click Calculate. The calculator finds the difference between today and your target date. If the date is in the future, you'll see "X days". If it's today, you'll see "Today". If it's in the past, you'll see "X days ago".
Q2: What if the target date is in the past?
If you enter a past date, the calculator shows how many days ago that date was. For example, if today is March 15 and you enter March 10, it will show "5 days ago". This is useful for calculating how long ago something happened.
Q3: How is "today" determined?
"Today" is based on your device's current date and time, using your browser's local timezone. The calculation compares the target date (at midnight) with today's date (at midnight) to get an exact day count.
Q4: Can I calculate days until events like holidays or deadlines?
Yes, this calculator is perfect for counting down to holidays, birthdays, deadlines, vacations, or any future event. Simply enter the target date and you'll see exactly how many days remain (or have passed).
Q5: Does the calculator account for time of day?
The calculator uses dates at midnight (00:00:00), so it counts full days. If you need hour-level precision, use a countdown timer calculator instead. This calculator is designed for day-level counting, which is most common for planning purposes.
Q6: How accurate is the day count?
The calculation is accurate to the day. It correctly handles leap years, month boundaries, and year transitions. The count includes all days from today (or the start date) up to and including the target date, depending on how you interpret "days until".