Time & Dates Guides
Plain-English guides to working days, time zones, age calculations and calendar rules — the date questions everyone searches for.
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Many contracts, legal notices and deadlines specify days — but whether that means calendar days or working days changes the date significantly. This guide explains the difference, how to count each correctly, and why it matters for notice periods, delivery times and payment terms.
Read guide →How to Count Working Days in the UK
Counting working days sounds simple until bank holidays, the start date and the end date are involved. This guide explains the UK rules, how to exclude bank holidays correctly and how to use a working days calculator.
Read guide →Time Zones Explained: GMT, UTC, BST and How They Work
Time zones confuse more people than they should. This guide explains the difference between GMT and UTC, how BST works in the UK, and how to convert between zones without making mistakes for calls, travel or deadlines.
Read guide →How to Calculate Your Notice Period End Date
Your notice period end date depends on when you give notice, whether the period is in calendar or working days, and whether your start date counts. This guide walks through the calculation step by step for employment and tenancy notices.
Read guide →How to Calculate Your Exact Age in Years, Months and Days
Working out an exact age — especially across February dates, leap years or for legal purposes — is trickier than it looks. This guide explains the correct method and when it matters.
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