Date and Time Calculator

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Add Time to a DateSubtract Time from a DateDifference Between Two Dates
Start Date and Time
Time to Add / Subtract
End Date and Time
Result:
Please enter date and click Calculate
function updateFields(){var type=document.getElementById('calc_type').value;if(type==='diff'){document.getElementById('durationFields').style.display='none';document.getElementById('endDateFields').style.display='block';}else{document.getElementById('durationFields').style.display='block';document.getElementById('endDateFields').style.display='none';}}function calculateResult(){var type=document.getElementById('calc_type').value;var startDateVal=document.getElementById('start_date').value;var startTimeVal=document.getElementById('start_time').value;if(!startDateVal){alert('Please select a start date');return;}var start=new Date(startDateVal+'T'+startTimeVal);var resDiv=document.getElementById('resultValue');if(type==='add'||type==='subtract'){var sign=(type==='add')?1:-1;var years=parseInt(document.getElementById('add_years').value)||0;var months=parseInt(document.getElementById('add_months').value)||0;var weeks=parseInt(document.getElementById('add_weeks').value)||0;var days=parseInt(document.getElementById('add_days').value)||0;var hours=parseInt(document.getElementById('add_hours').value)||0;var mins=parseInt(document.getElementById('add_minutes').value)||0;var resDate=new Date(start);resDate.setFullYear(resDate.getFullYear()+(years*sign));resDate.setMonth(resDate.getMonth()+(months*sign));resDate.setDate(resDate.getDate()+(weeks*7*sign)+(days*sign));resDate.setHours(resDate.getHours()+(hours*sign));resDate.setMinutes(resDate.getMinutes()+(mins*sign));if(document.getElementById('include_start').checked){resDate.setDate(resDate.getDate()+(1*sign));}resDiv.innerHTML="Resulting Date: "+resDate.toLocaleString()+"";}else{var endDateVal=document.getElementById('end_date').value;var endTimeVal=document.getElementById('end_time').value;if(!endDateVal){alert('Please select an end date');return;}var end=new Date(endDateVal+'T'+endTimeVal);var diffMs=end-start;if(document.getElementById('include_start').checked){diffMs+=(24*60*60*1000);}var diffSecs=Math.abs(diffMs)/1000;var d=Math.floor(diffSecs/86400);var h=Math.floor((diffSecs%86400)/3600);var m=Math.floor((diffSecs%3600)/60);resDiv.innerHTML="Difference: "+d+" Days, "+h+" Hours, and "+m+" Minutes
Total Hours: "+(Math.floor(diffSecs/3600)).toLocaleString()+" | Total Minutes: "+(Math.floor(diffSecs/60)).toLocaleString()+"";}}

Calculator Use

The date and time calculator is a versatile tool designed to simplify complex calendar and clock-based calculations. Whether you need to find the exact date for a project deadline three months from today or determine the precise number of hours between two specific historical events, this calculator provides instant, accurate results.

Using the tool is straightforward. You can choose from three primary modes: adding time to a date, subtracting time from a date, or calculating the duration between two points in time. This makes it an essential resource for project managers, students, and professionals who deal with scheduling and time tracking.

Start Date and Time
The calendar day and clock time where your calculation begins. If no time is specified, the calculator defaults to midnight (00:00).
Time Span Units
The specific number of years, months, weeks, days, hours, and minutes you wish to add to or subtract from your starting point.
Include Start Date
A common setting for business contracts and legal timelines. Checking this box adds one day to the total count to represent the inclusion of the first day as a full unit of time.

How It Works

The math behind a date and time calculator is more complex than simple addition because our calendar system is irregular. Months vary in length (28 to 31 days), and leap years occur every four years. Our calculator handles these discrepancies automatically using standard ISO-8601 date logic.

Result Date = (Start Timestamp) + (Adjusted Duration in Milliseconds)

  • Unix Epoch: Internally, dates are converted to milliseconds passed since January 1, 1970.
  • Overflow Handling: If you add 31 days to January 1st, the calculator knows to transition to February 1st.
  • Time Normalization: Calculations are performed in local time unless otherwise specified, accounting for the 60-minute hour and 24-hour day.

Calculation Example

Example: Finding a Project Deadline. Imagine you are starting a construction project on June 15, 2024, at 8:00 AM. Your contract states the work must be completed in exactly 12 weeks and 3 days.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Start Date: 2024-06-15
  2. Start Time: 08:00 AM
  3. Operation: Add Time
  4. Input Values: Weeks = 12, Days = 3
  5. Calculation: June 15 + 84 days (12 weeks) = September 7. Adding the remaining 3 days results in September 10.
  6. Result: September 10, 2024, at 8:00 AM

Common Questions

Does the calculator account for leap years?

Yes. The date and time calculator uses standard JavaScript Date objects which automatically account for February 29th in leap years (e.g., 2020, 2024, 2028). If you add one year to February 28, 2023, you get February 28, 2024. If you add one more day, you correctly arrive at February 29, 2024.

What does "Include start date" mean?

In many contexts, such as renting an apartment or calculating service days, the first day is counted as "Day 1." Standard subtraction (End Date – Start Date) usually gives the number of nights or the elapsed interval. Checking the inclusion box adds that first day back into the total count.

How many hours are between two dates?

To find total hours, select "Difference Between Two Dates." The result will show you the duration in days, hours, and minutes, as well as the total converted hours. For example, a 2-day difference is equal to 48 total hours.

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