⏲️ Countdown Generator

Create beautiful, customizable countdowns for events, deadlines, product launches, or any future date — perfect for websites, presentations, and project management.

✨ Features

• Timezone-Aware: Precise countdown handling across different timezones
• Real-time Updates: Live countdown with second precision
• Multiple Formats: Full display, compact, or minimal styles
• Quick Setup: One-click presets for common timeframes (1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, 1 month)
• Shareable: Generate links and embed codes with all settings preserved
• Customizable: Choose themes, toggle seconds, and display options
• Smart Controls: Play/pause functionality with automatic expiration handling

🌍 Timezone Support

The countdown generator includes comprehensive timezone support with common zones:

• US Timezones: Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii
• European Zones: London (GMT/BST), Paris/Berlin/Rome (CET/CEST)
• Asian Zones: Tokyo (JST), Shanghai (CST), India (IST), Dubai (GST)
• Australian Zones: Sydney/Melbourne (AEDT/AEST)
• UTC: Coordinated Universal Time
• Auto-detection: Your current timezone is automatically selected

🎯 Use Cases

• Product launches and marketing campaigns with precise timing
• Event countdowns for conferences, webinars, or live streams
• Project deadlines and milestone tracking across teams
• Website widgets and landing pages with embed support
• Social media countdown posts with shareable links
• Global events requiring timezone coordination

🔧 Display Options

Format Types

• Full Format: Separate boxes for days, hours, minutes, seconds
• Compact Format: Digital clock style (DD:HH:MM:SS)
• Minimal Format: Text-based format (2d 5h 30m 15s)

Customization Options

• Theme Support: Light, dark, and colorful variants
• Seconds Toggle: Show or hide seconds for cleaner display
• Custom Titles: Add personalized countdown titles
• URL Parameters: All settings preserved in shareable links

🚀 Sharing & Embedding

Shareable Links

Generate clean URLs that preserve all your settings:

• Countdown title and target date
• Selected timezone and display format
• Theme preferences and seconds visibility
• Perfect for sharing via email, social media, or messaging

Embed Code

Get ready-to-use iframe code for websites:

<iframe src="[generated-url]" width="500" height="600" 
        frameborder="0" style="border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 8px;">
</iframe>

⚡ Quick Start

1. Set Your Timezone: Choose the timezone for your target event
2. Pick Date & Time: Use the datetime picker or quick preset buttons
3. Customize Display: Select format, theme, and visibility options
4. Start Countdown: Hit play to begin the live countdown
5. Share or Embed: Copy the link or embed code to share anywhere

🎨 Themes

• Light Theme: Clean, professional appearance for business use
• Dark Theme: Modern dark mode for contemporary websites
• Colorful Theme: Vibrant design for marketing and promotional content

📱 Features in Detail

Smart Time Calculation

The countdown automatically handles:

• Daylight saving time transitions
• Timezone offset calculations
• Leap years and month variations
• Precise millisecond accuracy

User Experience

• Automatic Updates: URL parameters update as you change settings
• Expiration Handling: Clear “Time’s Up!” message when countdown reaches zero
• Responsive Design: Works perfectly on desktop and mobile devices
• Accessibility: Proper labels and keyboard navigation support

Technical Capabilities

• Memory Efficient: No localStorage dependency for broad compatibility
• Performance Optimized: Smart interval management and cleanup
• Error Resilient: Fallback handling for timezone conversion issues
• Browser Compatible: Works across modern browsers and devices

💡 Pro Tip: Use the quick preset buttons (+1h, +1d, +1w, +1mo) to rapidly set common countdown durations relative to the current time in your selected timezone.