Date Calculator
Calculate date differences, find dates after n days/weeks/months/years from a specified date, and count down from today to a target date.
How to Use
- STEP 1
- Select one of the 4 calculation types: Date - Date, Date + Days, Date + Weeks, or Date + Months.
- STEP 2
- "Date - Date" calculates the difference between two dates (days, weeks, months, years). Use the checkbox to include the start date.
- STEP 3
- "Date + Days/Weeks/Months" calculates the date after adding the specified number to a base date.
- STEP 4
- Results are displayed automatically when you enter dates or numbers. For years calculation, use months × 12.
Notes
- Dates are calculated using the Gregorian calendar.
- Months and years are estimated using average days (1 month = 30.4375 days, 1 year = 365.2425 days).
- Leap years and monthly day differences are not fully considered.
- We are not responsible for any damages arising from the use of this service.
Tips
The Gregorian calendar, used worldwide today, was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 to correct the Julian calendar's drift.
Different cultures celebrate New Year on different dates: Chinese New Year (lunar calendar), Thai New Year (April 13-15), Ethiopian New Year (September 11).
International Date Line creates a 26-hour difference between the earliest (UTC+14) and latest (UTC-12) time zones on Earth.
Some countries have unique calendar systems: Ethiopia has 13 months, Iran uses the Persian calendar, and Thailand uses the Buddhist calendar alongside Gregorian.
Leap years exist because Earth's orbit takes 365.2425 days, occurring every 4 years (except century years not divisible by 400).
FAQ
QUESTION 1
When would you use this?
Personal life (birthday countdowns, anniversary tracking), business (contract deadlines, project schedules), education (exam dates, graduation countdowns), health (pregnancy due dates, appointment intervals), legal (statute limitations, visa expiration), events (wedding planning, festival countdowns), and many other applications.
QUESTION 2
What does "Include first day" mean?
Use this when you want to count the start date as day 1 (e.g., days since birth).
QUESTION 3
How are months and years calculated?
They are estimated using average days. For precise months/years, please check with a calendar.
QUESTION 4
Do you support Japanese or lunar calendars?
This tool only supports the Gregorian calendar.
QUESTION 5
How to calculate business days excluding weekends?
This tool calculates calendar days. For business days, subtract approximately 2/7 of the total days (weekends). For precise business day calculations, consider using specialized business calendar tools.
QUESTION 6
What's the maximum date range this tool can handle?
The tool can handle dates from year 1 to 9999 in the Gregorian calendar. However, historical dates before 1582 (when the Gregorian calendar was adopted) may not be historically accurate.
QUESTION 7
What are common international date formats?
ISO 8601 (YYYY-MM-DD) is the international standard. US uses MM/DD/YYYY, Europe uses DD/MM/YYYY, and many Asian countries use YYYY/MM/DD. This tool uses the ISO format for clarity.
QUESTION 8
What are time zone considerations for date calculations?
This tool calculates based on calendar dates without time zones. For precise time-sensitive calculations across time zones, consider the UTC offset differences (up to 26 hours between extreme time zones).
This information is general content. Please also refer to official sites and specialized organizations for detailed information.