Date difference calculator

An online date difference calculator will help you find out the number of days, weeks, months or years between two dates.

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Date difference calculator

An online date difference calculator allows you to accurately calculate the number of days, weeks, months and years between any two dates. The calculator takes into account leap years, different month lengths and accurately calculates the difference, including the start and end date.

The calculator is useful for scheduling events, calculating project deadlines, determining age, calculating vacation days, calculating interest for a period, and many other tasks related to dates and time intervals.

Examples of calculating the difference between dates

Let's look at practical examples of using the date difference calculator:

Example 1: Difference between two dates within one year

Calculation of days between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024

Входные данные:

Start date: January 1, 2024 End date: December 31, 2024

Расчёт:

2024 is a leap year (366 days) January 1 - day 1 December 31 - day 366 Difference: 366 - 1 = 365 days (365 days between dates)

Результат:

Result: 365 days (12 months, 52 weeks)

Тип:

One calendar year

A leap year contains 366 days, but there are 365 days between January 1 and December 31

Example 2: Difference between leap year dates

Calculation of days between February 1, 2023 and February 1, 2025

Входные данные:

Start date: February 1, 2023 End date: February 1, 2025

Расчёт:

2023: 365 days (not leap year) 2024: 366 days (leap year) 2025: 365 days (not leap year) From Feb 1, 2023 to Feb 1, 2025: 365 + 366 = 731 days

Результат:

Result: 731 days (24 months, 104 weeks, 2 years)

Тип:

Two years with leap year

Leap year 2024 adds one extra day

Example 3: Difference within a month

Calculation of days between January 15, 2024 and January 25, 2024

Входные данные:

Start date: January 15, 2024 End date: January 25, 2024

Расчёт:

January contains 31 days From 15 to 25: 25 - 15 = 10 days

Результат:

Result: 10 days (1 week, 3 days)

Тип:

Within one month

Simple calculation of the difference between the numbers of the month

Example 4: Difference across year boundaries

Calculation of days between December 15, 2023 and January 15, 2024

Входные данные:

Start date: December 15, 2023 End date: January 15, 2024

Расчёт:

From December 15 to December 31: 31 - 15 = 16 days From January 1 to January 15: 15 days Total: 16 + 15 = 31 days

Результат:

Result: 31 days (1 month, 4 weeks, 3 days)

Тип:

Crossing the border of the year

Calculation includes days in both months and the transition through the New Year

Example 5: Difference over several years

Calculation of days between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2024

Входные данные:

Start date: January 1, 2020 End date: January 1, 2024

Расчёт:

2020: 366 days (leap year) 2021: 365 days 2022: 365 days 2023: 365 days Total: 366 + 365 + 365 + 365 = 1461 days

Результат:

Result: 1461 days (48 months, 208 weeks, 4 years)

Тип:

Several years

Leap year 2020 adds one day to the total

Example 6: Difference for calculating age or term

Calculation of days between your birthday May 15, 1990 and the current date January 1, 2024

Входные данные:

Start date: May 15, 1990 End date: January 1, 2024

Расчёт:

From May 15, 1990 to January 1, 2024 Leap years: 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 (8 years) Normal years: 33 years - 8 = 25 years 365 × 25 + 366 × 8 + days from May 15 to the end of 1990 + days from the beginning of 2024 = ~12,295 days

Результат:

Result: ~12,295 days (~403 months, ~1,756 weeks, ~33.7 years)

Тип:

Long-term settlement

Accurate calculation requires taking into account all leap years and exact dates

How is the difference between dates calculated?

The difference between dates is calculated by calculating the number of days from the start to the end date, inclusively or exclusively (depending on the calculator settings).

Формула расчёта:

Difference = End date - Start date (in days, weeks, months, years)

Leap years (divisible by 4, except for secular years, which are divisible by 400) contain 366 days instead of 365.

Month lengths: 31 days (January, March, May, July, August, October, December), 30 days (April, June, September, November), 28/29 days (February).

Advantages of a date difference calculator

Our calculator provides many benefits:

Accuracy

Accounts for leap years, different month lengths and exact calendar dates

Flexibility

Works with any dates in the past and future

Detailed information

Shows the difference in days, weeks, months and years at the same time

Mobile version

Fully adapted version for all devices

Useful tips

Some useful tips for using the calculator:

  • Specify exact dates to get accurate results
  • Remember that leap years contain 366 days (February 29)
  • The calculator works with dates without taking into account time and time zones
  • The result may include or exclude the start and end dates - check in the settings

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the date difference calculator work?

The calculator calculates the number of days between two specified dates, taking into account leap years and exact month lengths. The result is displayed in days, weeks, months and years.

Do leap years count?

Yes, the calculator automatically takes into account leap years (years divisible by 4, except century years, which must be divisible by 400). A leap year has 366 days instead of 365.

Is it possible to calculate the difference for future dates?

Yes, the calculator works with any dates - both in the past and in the future. You can calculate how many days are left before the event or how many days have passed since the event.

How is the difference in months and years calculated?

The month difference is calculated as the approximate number of months between the dates. The difference in years is calculated similarly. Accuracy depends on specific dates and month lengths.

Are the start and end dates included in the calculation?

Depends on the calculator settings. Typically the start date is included, and the end date may be included or excluded. Check the operating logic in the calculator description.

Is it possible to calculate the difference for dates in different time zones?

The calculator works with dates without taking into account time and time zones. If you need to take time zones into account, first convert the dates to the same time zone.

How to calculate days before an event?

Specify today's date as the start date and the event date as the end date. The calculator will show how many days are left until the event.

How to calculate how many days have passed since a certain date?

Specify last date as the start date and today's date as the end date. The calculator will show the number of days that have passed.

Are the calculations accurate for large intervals?

Yes, the calculator accurately calculates the difference even for intervals of tens and hundreds of years, taking into account all the leap years and the exact lengths of the months.

Is it possible to save the calculation result?

Yes, you can copy the result or take a screenshot of the page. Some calculators support exporting results in various formats.

Does the calculator work on mobile devices?

Yes, the calculator is fully adapted to work on mobile devices, tablets and smartphones. The interface automatically adjusts to the screen size.

Is the calculator free?

Yes, the calculator is completely free and does not require registration. You can use it an unlimited number of times without any restrictions.

How to calculate working days between dates?

The basic calculator counts all days including weekends. To calculate only working days, use a special working day calculator or clarify the settings.

Do holidays count?

The standard calculator does not take into account holidays. It calculates the exact calendar number of days. To take into account holidays, use specialized calculators.

Is it possible to calculate the difference in hours, minutes and seconds?

This calculator calculates the difference in days, weeks, months and years. To calculate time (hours, minutes, seconds), use a time calculator or time difference calculator.

How to calculate vacation days?

Enter the vacation start date as the start date and the vacation end date as the end date. The calculator will show the total number of vacation days.

Is it possible to calculate age in days?

Yes, enter your date of birth as the start date and today's date as the end date. The calculator will show your age in days, weeks, months and years.

How to calculate the project completion time?

Specify the project start date as the start date and the planned end date as the end date. The calculator will show the total project duration in various units of measurement.

Are different calendars taken into account (Julian, Gregorian)?

The calculator uses the modern Gregorian calendar. For historical dates before 1582, the Julian calendar may need to be taken into account.

Is it possible to calculate the difference for dates from different eras?

The calculator works with dates of the Common Era (AD). Dates before the Common Era (BC) will require special processing or a different calculator.

How to calculate days until payday?

Enter today's date as the start date and the next salary date as the end date. The calculator will show how many days are left until you receive your salary.

Is it possible to calculate the difference for the rental period?

Yes, enter the start date of the lease as the start date and the end date of the lease as the end date. The calculator will show the rental duration in days and other units.

How to calculate days between payments?

Specify the date of the previous payment as the start date, and the date of the next payment as the end date. The calculator will show the interval between payments in days.

Is it possible to calculate the difference for the training period?

Yes, please enter the start date as the start date and the end date as the end date. The calculator will show the duration of training in various units.

How to calculate days until your birthday?

Enter today's date as the start date and your next birthday as the end date. The calculator will show how many days are left until your birthday.

Is it possible to calculate the difference for the warranty period?

Yes, please enter the purchase date as the start date and the end date of the warranty as the end date. The calculator will show how many warranty days are left or have passed.

How to calculate the days before an important event?

Specify today's date as the start date and the event date as the end date. The calculator will show the exact number of days before the event.

Is it possible to calculate the difference for the subscription period?

Yes, specify the start date of the subscription as the start date and the end date of the subscription as the end date. The calculator will show the duration of the subscription in days.

How to calculate the days between doctor visits?

Specify the date of the previous visit as the start date, and the date of the next visit as the end date. The calculator will show the interval between visits in days.

Is it possible to calculate the difference for the loan period?

Yes, specify the loan receipt date as the start date and the end date of the loan as the end date. The calculator will show the loan term in days and other units.