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Days Between Dates Calculator

Enter a start and end date to see exactly how many days and weeks lie between them โ€” useful for a deadline, contract duration or countdown date.

Result

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Formula

Days = end date โˆ’ start date

The calculator counts the number of whole calendar days between the two dates, regardless of your deviceโ€™s timezone settings, by comparing both dates as local calendar dates.

Worked examples

1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026

โ†’ 364 days.

Common mistakes

  • Counting the start date itself as a full day, making the count 1 too high.

When to use it

  • Calculating the duration of a contract or rental period.

Frequently asked questions

Does the calculator count both the start and end date?

The result is the difference between the dates; add 1 yourself if you want to count both dates inclusively.

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