Date Difference Calculator
Find the exact number of days, weeks and months between any two dates.
What Is the Date Difference Calculator?
A date difference calculator finds the exact duration between two calendar dates. It is useful for calculating deadlines, project durations, contract periods, age differences and any situation where you need to know how much time separates two dates.
How to Use the Date Difference Calculator
- Enter the start date.
- Enter the end date.
- Click Calculate to see the difference in days, weeks and months.
Formula
Worked Example
From 1 January 2024 to 1 July 2024:
Days: 182 | Weeks: 26 | Months: 6
Understanding Your Result
The day count is exact. The month count uses calendar months (e.g. Jan 1 to Feb 1 = 1 month regardless of whether it is a 28, 29, 30 or 31-day month). If you need to exclude weekends or holidays, use the Working Days Calculator instead.
Common Mistakes
- Confusing calendar months with 30-day months — calendar months vary in length.
- Forgetting that the result is the same regardless of which date is entered first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the result include both the start and end date?
No. The result counts the number of days between the two dates, not including both endpoints. To include both, add 1 to the day count.
How is this different from the Working Days Calculator?
This calculator counts all calendar days including weekends and public holidays. The Working Days Calculator excludes weekends and optionally public holidays.