Countdown Timer
Set a date, get a live countdown with its own link — send it, embed it, or add it to your calendar.
How it works
Enter any future date and an optional name. ZenCountdown builds a live countdown and encodes it into the page URL, so the exact same countdown reloads for anyone who opens your link — no database, no account, nothing stored on a server.
Try a ready-made one: days until Christmas, New Year, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Easter, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Mother's Day, or Father's Day. Counting down to a birthday? Use the dedicated Birthday Countdown.
What people use a countdown timer for
A shareable countdown works well for anything with a fixed date that other people care about too: a wedding, a product launch, a conference talk, a visa or exam deadline, a flight, or a release date. Because the date and title are encoded directly into the link, anyone who opens it sees the exact same live countdown — you can post it, text it, or drop the embed code straight into a website without setting up a database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create a countdown for a wedding or event?
Type the event name and pick the date, then press Start countdown. A shareable link is generated instantly that you can text, post, or add to an invitation.
Can I embed a countdown on my own website?
Yes. After starting a countdown, click "Get embed code" to copy an iframe snippet that displays a live, ticking countdown on any page.
Does the countdown keep counting if I close the tab?
Yes. The countdown isn't running a timer on your device that stops when you leave — it's calculated live from the current time whenever the link is opened, so it's accurate whether you check it now or in six months.