Days Until Winter
Count down to the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the December solstice, which falls approximately on December 21.
About Days Until Winter
Days Until Winter shows you a live countdown — days, hours, minutes, and seconds — until the next occurrence of First Day of Winter (December Solstice). The countdown updates every second and always targets the next upcoming date automatically.
Use it to plan ahead, build excitement, or keep an eye on an important deadline. The countdown uses your device's local timezone, so it is always accurate for where you are.
The December solstice — the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere — varies between December 20 and 23; this countdown uses December 21 as an approximation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Days Until Winter free to use?
Yes. Days Until Winter is completely free, with no sign-up, no downloads, and no usage limits. You can use it as many times as you like on any device with a web browser.
Which timezone does the countdown use?
The countdown runs in your device’s local timezone, so the number of days shown always matches your own calendar.
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