Countdown Timer Snippet Generator

Target Date & Time

Live Preview

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Days
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Hours
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Minutes
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Seconds

Generated HTML Snippet

Using the Countdown Timer Generator

This tool generates a complete, self-contained HTML file for a responsive countdown timer. The generated snippet includes all the necessary HTML for structure, CSS for styling, and JavaScript for functionality.

  1. Set a Target Date and Time: Use the date and time pickers to choose when your countdown should end.
  2. Check the Live Preview: The preview at the top of the output panel shows you exactly how your timer will look and behave.
  3. Copy the Code: The full HTML code is generated instantly. Click the "Copy" button.
  4. Use the Snippet: You can save the code as a standalone HTML file (e.g., for a "Coming Soon" page) or copy the relevant parts into an existing webpage.

How the Snippet Works

The generated code is designed to be simple and easy to understand, even for beginners. It is broken down into three main parts:

  • HTML: The structure is a simple <div> containing four blocks for days, hours, minutes, and seconds. Each block has a unique ID so the JavaScript can target it.
  • CSS: The styles are included in a <style> tag in the head of the document. It uses Flexbox to center the timer and provides a clean, modern card-based design for the time blocks.
  • JavaScript: The logic is contained within a <script> tag at the end of the body.
    • It sets your chosen target date.
    • It uses setInterval to run a function every second.
    • Each second, it calculates the difference between the current time and the target time.
    • It then converts this difference into days, hours, minutes, and seconds, and updates the content of the corresponding HTML elements.
    • If the countdown finishes, it clears the interval and displays a "finished" message. Specifically, it displays "Event has started!". You can change this text as required.

Customization and Integration

The generated code is intended as a starting point. Feel free to modify it to fit your needs. For example:

  • Styling: You can change all the colors, fonts, and sizes in the CSS block to match your brand. For example, you could change the background-color of the body or the .time-block elements.
  • Integration: If you are adding this to an existing webpage, you can copy just the HTML inside the <body> tag, the CSS inside the <style> tag (and move it to your main stylesheet), and the JavaScript inside the <script> tag (and move it to your main script file). Just make sure the JavaScript runs after the HTML for the countdown has loaded.