A second-accurate countdown to the first day of winter.
On this page you'll see how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds remain until calendar winter begins on December 1. Use the live countdown to plan ski trips, winter holidays, and New Year preparations well in advance.
Calendar winter runs from December 1 to February 28 (29). Many look forward to its magical atmosphere: frost etches patterns on windows, fluffy snow blankets the streets, and festive markets and glowing lights create a fairytale mood. It's the perfect season for skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and cozy evenings by the fire with a hot drink.
This countdown helps you book ski resorts early, choose the best travel dates, and get your cold-weather gear ready. The second-accurate timer ensures you won't miss the very first snowfall or the start of the coziest season of the year.
For maximum visibility, switch to fullscreen mode—at home on a big screen, in the office, or at events—so everyone can follow along.
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