Precision-aware caching
Edge cache resets right before the next second, minute or day boundary so timers hit zero on time and hits never spend quota twice.
Preview · Intro pricing live
Countdowns that don't lie, even on Mondays.
One edge API for dates, times and countdowns - no more "wait, whose timezone is this?" moments in standup. Ship the deadline, not a debugging session.
Live examples
Try the live demo workspace.
Same edge setup, same quota logic - just swap <your-id> for your workspace ID. Full parameter lists live in Docs.
- Precision-aware caching: daily/hourly/minute ticks refresh right before the boundary.
- Override locale/timezone when you must; otherwise we follow the request.
- Timer endpoints are signed and plan-gated - use the SVG demo to sanity-check.
Live
Skip parameters and let the headers decide locale plus timezone so copy always matches the visitor.
curl "/api/<your-id>/get/date.json"
{
"date": "2025-02-11",
"locale": "uk-UA"
}Refreshes at local midnight Cache hits reuse the same quota entry, so most views feel instant and cheap.
- Precision
- day
- Cache TTL
- up to 24h
- Locale
- Detected
* Latency includes your network round-trip from this browser.
Why teams pick GetNowDate
The service returns the time you need, keeps caches in line and tracks workspaces automatically.
Locked-down workspaces
Workspace IDs bind to approved domains or IPs, giving you quotas, rate caps and abuse protection without exposing browser tokens.
Formats for every surface
Serve localized text, JSON, YAML or signed SVG countdowns (PNG planned) from the same endpoint and swap formats without redeploying.
Stay ahead with GetNowDate
Honest cache, locked-down workspaces and formats that fit every surface without extra tooling.
Preview-friendly pricing
1k requests stay free. Annual Essential and Unlimited keep the €97/€247 intro rates until Jan 1, 2026, bill through Paddle and exclude VAT or regional taxes until checkout.
Fast onboarding
Request a workspace ID, add approved origins and copy the documented URLs to your apps. No SDK requirement, just straight HTTP calls with per-workspace caching.
Timer API on demand
Need urgency blocks? Unlimited unlocks timer APIs and signed SVG countdown images (PNG on the roadmap) on every request while we monitor spikes beyond the 250 req/min limit.
Preview-ready subscriptions
Keep experiments on the free allowance, move to Annual Essential for unlimited traffic with a 180 req/min rate limit, and switch to Unlimited when timer APIs plus signed countdown images (SVG now, PNG planned) or public spikes beyond the 250 req/min limit become critical.
1k free requests
Every workspace keeps a standing 1k monthly allowance for demos, staging or low-volume embeds.
Intro price locked
Annual Essential (€97) and Unlimited (€247) keep the preview discount until Jan 1, 2026.
Timer API coverage
Unlimited adds timer endpoints plus signed SVG countdowns (PNG planned) on every request.
Pricing
Compare plans
Upgrade when you outgrow the free allowance.
| Plan | Free tier 1k req/workspace €0 per month | Annual Essential €97* €147 per year | Unlimited €247* €347 per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly quota | 1k per month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Rate limit | 60 req/min | 180 req/min | 250 req/min |
| Countdown and images | Not available | Not available | Included |
| Support | Community | Priority | |
| Best for | Demos, staging | Production apps | High traffic |
| Action |
* Intro pricing valid through Jan 2, 2026. Regular price is €147 Essential and €347 Unlimited.
Preview questions, answered
Everything you need to know about invites, caching windows and plan limits before GA.
What does the preview include?
The public endpoints already power this site. Every workspace starts with 1k monthly requests and the same quota logic we will use at GA. Preview pricing is locked for early adopters.
How do I get started quickly?
Request a workspace ID, approve your domains or IPs and follow the docs for sample URLs. Most previews go live in minutes without extra tooling.
How fresh are cached responses?
Precision decides the TTL. Daily requests refresh at local midnight, hour responses refresh at the next hour, minute/second precision refreshes right before the next tick and Timer images redraw every 60 seconds. Cache hits reuse the same quota entry.
Do I need API keys?
No. Each ID is scoped to origins or IPs you whitelist during onboarding. You can set either origin rules or IP rules or both; requests must match the allowed lists to resolve the workspace.
How are payments, taxes and refunds handled?
Annual plans charge through Paddle. Displayed prices exclude VAT or duties. Paddle adds regional taxes, emails receipts and enforces the contractual terms in our Refund policy section.
Which plan should I choose?
Keep proofs-of-concept on the free tier. Annual Essential unlocks unlimited traffic with a 180 req/min cap. Unlimited lifts the limit to 250 req/min, unlocks timer endpoints and lets every request render signed SVG countdowns (PNG planned) while we monitor spikes for you.
How exact are the rate limits?
Rate limiting runs inside Cloudflare locations. Caps can vary by region and are not globally synchronised, so real-world throughput can drift from the stated per-minute limit.
Ship time-aware APIs without waiting.
Pick a workspace ID, whitelist your origins or IPs and start serving time that never shows up late. The only thing slower than our cache is anyone still hardcoding timestamps.