Online Countdown Timer

A minimalist, beautiful countdown timer for the moments you look forward to. Start an online countdown to Christmas, the New Year or a personal anniversary, with a clear fullscreen display and an optional sound reminder. Mini means simple by design.

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Choose a duration to open countdown settings, then press Start. If a matching countdown already exists, it continues or starts again. Create additional countdowns in settings.

Holiday countdowns

Choose a holiday to start its next occurrence immediately and add it to your countdown list. It counts down to midnight in your device’s time zone. For a different date or time, create a new countdown in Settings.

Dates open at midnight in your device’s time zone. Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day use US dates; Easter follows the Western calendar. Eid dates follow Umm al-Qura and may vary with local moon sightings; adjust the date or time for your observance.

Make time for what matters

A little countdown. Something to look forward to.

Keep a countdown timer close for the next holiday, a shared celebration or a quiet moment of focus. Your online countdown starts with a time and a little anticipation.

A countdown timer for every celebration

Choose a holiday to start its next occurrence immediately and add it to your countdown list. It counts down to midnight in your device’s time zone. For a different date or time, create a new countdown in Settings.

From a five-minute break to a full day

Choose a duration to open countdown settings, then press Start. If a matching countdown already exists, it continues or starts again. Create additional countdowns in settings.

A fullscreen countdown timer, beautifully simple

Mini is about simplicity: large numbers, considered colors and space to breathe. Open the online countdown timer in fullscreen for a party, classroom or presentation. Choose a timer theme in settings; the information below follows your system’s light or dark appearance. The online countdown keeps the remaining time at the center of attention.

Remember the dates that belong to you

Beyond the holidays, use an online countdown for a birthday, wedding, anniversary or reunion. Enter the date, set a time and add a short message. Your countdown timer can display the words that make the occasion personal. Enable the sound reminder when you want an audible signal at the end.

Countdown timer FAQ

How do I start a countdown timer?

Choose a duration to open countdown settings, then press Start. If a matching countdown already exists, it continues or starts again. Create additional countdowns in settings.

How do I set a holiday countdown timer?

Choose a holiday to start its next occurrence immediately and add it to your countdown list. It counts down to midnight in your device’s time zone. For a different date or time, create a new countdown in Settings. Dates open at midnight in your device’s time zone. Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day use US dates; Easter follows the Western calendar. Eid dates follow Umm al-Qura and may vary with local moon sightings; adjust the date or time for your observance.

Can I use the online countdown timer in fullscreen?

Yes. Press F in a supported browser to enter fullscreen. Press F or Escape to leave fullscreen. The online countdown fills the screen with large, clear numbers; browser support determines whether fullscreen is available on your device.

Will the online countdown timer make a sound?

Turn on the sound reminder and use Preview sound to check your volume. The countdown timer shows an alert at zero. Your online countdown needs browser audio permission to ring; keep the page open and the device awake when the reminder matters.

Does the online countdown work in another tab?

The online countdown timer calculates the remaining time from its target and catches up when you return. Browsers can suspend background pages and audio, especially on phones. Closing the tab or locking the device does not provide a guaranteed alarm; keep the countdown timer visible for a reliable reminder.

Can I pause or change a countdown timer?

A duration countdown timer can pause, resume and reset. A date countdown keeps its fixed target, so it cannot pause. Edit the message or sound reminder directly in the Countdowns tab without changing its progress. To use a different duration or date, create a new countdown in Settings.

Will my countdown timer survive a refresh?

Countdowns run independently and stay in this browser, including completed timers. Open the Countdowns tab in Countdown settings to switch or restart them. With no timer link, the pinned countdown opens first, or the most recently set one if none is pinned.

Is this online countdown free to use?

Yes. The online countdown timer works in your browser without an account or installation. Use a quick preset, a holiday or your own date, and choose the appearance you like. Mini describes the minimalist design: your countdown timer can still run for days or weeks.