Date & time duration

Count calendar days or elapsed time between explicit-offset instants.

Tool guide

How to use Date & time duration

Count calendar days or elapsed time between explicit-offset instants.

  1. Enter the values and choose the operation or units. Read the supported limits beside the inputs; try the labelled sample to see an example.
  2. Calendar days and elapsed 24-hour days differ around clock changes. Month/year durations are not inferred.
  3. Choose Calculate duration. Review the result, then download the text result. Editing inputs invalidates old results.
  4. Calculations are local and unmetered. Inputs and results are not uploaded or saved to your account; leaving the page clears them. Downloaded files remain on your device.
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Common questions

What are the limits of Date & time duration?

Years 0001–9999. Dates use YYYY-MM-DD. Instants need T plus explicit Z or ±HH:MM; no leap seconds. Calendar days and elapsed 24-hour days differ around clock changes. Month/year durations are not inferred.