Winter begins at the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere this falls around December 21; in the Southern Hemisphere around June 21. The countdown automatically adapts to the hemisphere of your selected country.
Winter begins at the winter solstice: around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and around June 21 in the Southern Hemisphere.
The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of daylight. It marks the official start of winter and the return of longer days.
Yes. Select your country and the countdown will show the correct winter start date for your hemisphere.