Summary
Find the signed and absolute difference between two dates.
Calculation details
Signed values preserve date order; absolute days are also shown.
Formula
Total days = end UTC date − start UTC date; calendar parts borrow from the preceding month.
Worked example
Worked example
The dates are 2 days apart.
How it works
Enter start and end dates. Signed day counts preserve order; absolute days and calendar Y/M/D parts are shown together.
Frequently asked questions
Is the day count signed?
Yes. Total days can be negative when the end date is earlier than the start date; absolute days is always non-negative.
Are weekends or holidays removed?
No. This tool counts calendar days. Use the Business Days Calculator when you need weekdays only.
Why provide both calendar breakdown and total days?
Total days answers duration questions; years/months/days help when you need a human-readable span.