How Many Days Until Winter?
There are 166 days until Winter, on Monday, December 21, 2026. We count down to the December solstice on December 21, the astronomical start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
Countdown to Winter
Monday, December 21, 2026About the countdown to Winter
The solstice instant drifts by a few hours each year, so we anchor to December 21.
This date marks the shortest day of the year in the north.
The counter above reads from your device clock and refreshes every second, so the days, hours, minutes and seconds always reflect the time remaining right now. When Winter arrives, the page quietly moves its target to the following year so the countdown never runs out of road.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Winter?
There are 166 days until Winter, which falls on Monday, December 21, 2026. The live counter above updates every second.
What day of the week is Winter this time?
The next Winter falls on a Monday (Monday, December 21, 2026). The weekday can change from year to year, which the countdown accounts for automatically.
Does this countdown update every year?
Yes. Once Winter passes, the page rolls its target forward to the next occurrence, so the countdown stays accurate without any manual updates.
Is the Winter countdown based on my time zone?
The day count uses your device's local date, so the number of days matches your own calendar. The live seconds tick down from your local clock.
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