Date Calculator
Calculate the difference between two dates or add time to a date. Get precise results accounting for leap years and varying month lengths.
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Date Calculation Tips
• Use "Date Difference" to find time between two dates
• Use "Add Time" to find a future or past date
• Results account for leap years and varying month lengths
• All calculations use the Gregorian calendar
How It Works
How Date Calculations Work
Date calculations account for varying month lengths, leap years, and calendar complexities to provide accurate results.
Date Difference
- • Calculates exact years, months, and days
- • Accounts for leap years (February 29)
- • Handles varying month lengths (28-31 days)
- • Provides multiple unit breakdowns
Date Addition
- • Adds specified time units to start date
- • Preserves day of month when possible
- • Adjusts for month-end dates automatically
- • Handles leap year transitions
Calendar Considerations
Leap Years
Every 4 years (except century years not divisible by 400)
Month Lengths
28-31 days depending on month and year
Time Zones
Calculations use local date without time zones
Examples
Date Calculation Examples
Age Calculation
From: January 1, 1990
To: January 1, 2024
Exact age: 34 years, 0 months, 0 days
Total days: 12,418 days
Result: 34 years old
Project Duration
Start: March 1, 2024
End: June 15, 2024
Duration: 3 months, 14 days
Total days: 106 days
Working days: ~76 days
Future Date
Start: January 1, 2024
Add: 90 days
Calculation: Jan 1 + 90 days
Accounts for February (29 days in 2024)
Result: March 31, 2024
Deadline Calculation
Start: December 1, 2023
Add: 3 months
Dec 1 + 3 months = March 1
Accounts for varying month lengths
Result: March 1, 2024
Compare
Date Calculation Methods Comparison
| Method | Accuracy | Use Case | Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Day Count | Basic | Quick estimates | Low |
| Calendar-Aware | High | Precise calculations | Medium |
| Business Days | Contextual | Work planning | High |
Common Applications
- • Age calculations and birthdays
- • Project timelines and deadlines
- • Contract and subscription periods
- • Event planning and scheduling
Calculation Tips
- • Consider leap years for long periods
- • Account for varying month lengths
- • Use business day calculators for work
- • Double-check critical date calculations
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