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Entry and exit days both count. Overlapping trips are counted once. Results are only as accurate as the dates you enter. Cross-check with the official EU short-stay calculator.
How the Schengen 90/180 rule works
The short-stay rule says that on any day you are in the Schengen Area, the number of days you were present during the 180 days ending on that day (that day included) must not be more than 90. It is a rolling window, not a fixed 6-month period and not a calendar year.
- Entry and exit days count. Arriving late at night or leaving early in the morning still uses a full day.
- The window moves every day. A day you used 181 days ago no longer counts today.
- Days do not need to be consecutive. Add up all days across all trips in the window.
- Overlap is counted once. If two records cover the same day, it is one day of presence.
Worked example
Three 30-day trips: 10 Jan to 8 Feb 2026, 15 Mar to 13 Apr 2026, and 20 May to 18 Jun 2026. Check the count on 30 June 2026. The 180-day window runs from 2 Jan to 30 Jun 2026 and contains all three trips: 30 + 30 + 30 = 90 days used, so 0 days are left and you cannot enter on that date.
| Date | Days used | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | 90 | 0 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 89 | 1 |
| 15 Dec 2026 | 0 | 90 |
On 9 July the first day of the first trip (10 Jan) falls out of the 180-day window, freeing one day. The full 90 days are available again on 15 December 2026, once the last day of the final trip has left the window. You can reproduce these numbers in the calculator above.
Who the rule applies to
It applies to non-EU and non-Schengen citizens who travel visa-free for short stays, and to holders of short-stay Schengen visas, for tourism, business, and similar purposes. It does not apply to citizens of Schengen countries. Holders of long-stay visas or residence permits are generally under different rules. Some countries have bilateral agreements that can affect your stay, so check your own situation with the official sources. The rule counts time in the Schengen Area, which is not the same as the EU: for example, Ireland is in the EU but not in Schengen.
To cross-check any result, use the official EU short-stay calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Schengen 90/180 day calculator?
The best one is the one you can check against the official rule. The European Commission publishes an official short-stay calculator, and you should cross-check any result against it, including the result from the calculator on this page. This page counts the entry day and the exit day as full days, uses a rolling 180-day window, and never double counts overlapping trips, which is the same rule the official tool applies. It runs entirely in your browser and is free.
How do I track my Schengen days?
Write down the date you entered and the date you left the Schengen Area for every trip, using your passport stamps, boarding passes, or bookings as the source. Enter each pair into the calculator above and it shows the days used in the last 180 days. If you travel often, an app that keeps your trip log saves re-entering dates. RoamWise for iPhone keeps your trips, shows days left, and plans future trips.
How do I know if I am approaching my 90 day limit?
Look at the days remaining as of today. If the number is small, or if a trip you have planned would take it to zero, you are close to the limit. The calculator above shows days used in the last 180 days, days left, and the longest stay you could start today. A good habit is to recheck before every booking, not only before every border crossing.
How does the 90/180 day rule work?
On any day you are in the Schengen Area, count the days you were present in the 180 days ending on that day, that day included. That count must not exceed 90. The window moves forward one day at a time, so days you used long ago eventually drop out of the count and your allowance returns gradually.
Do the entry day and exit day count?
Yes. The day you enter and the day you leave each count as a full day of presence, even if you only spent a few hours in the Schengen Area. A trip from the 1st to the 10th of a month is 10 days, and a same-day trip in and out is 1 day.
When do my Schengen days reset?
They do not reset all at once. Each day you used falls out of the count 180 days after it, so your allowance comes back day by day. The calculator shows the next date a day is freed and the date the full 90 days is available again, assuming you add no more trips.
Does time in Ireland, Cyprus, or the UK count?
No. Only time in countries that apply the Schengen rules counts toward the 90 days. Ireland and Cyprus are EU members that have not joined the Schengen area in full, and the United Kingdom is outside both. Membership has changed in recent years, so confirm the current list of Schengen countries with an official source before you travel.
Is this calculator official or legal advice?
No. It is an independent planning aid and is not the official European Commission tool and is not affiliated with the EU. Border officers make the final decision. Verify your result with the official calculator and the immigration authorities before you travel.