About End of World War II
World War II formally ended on 2 September 1945 when Japan signed the Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
Use the live elapsed counter at the top of this page to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds have passed since 2 September 1945.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days since the end of World War II?
The live counter on this page shows the exact number of days since the end of World War II on 2 September 1945, updating every second.
How many years since the end of World War II?
The live counter on this page shows the exact years and days since the end of World War II in 1945. The years figure updates in real time.
How many weeks since the end of World War II?
The live counter on this page shows the precise number of weeks elapsed since the end of World War II on 2 September 1945.
What day of the week was the end of World War II?
The end of World War II was on a Sunday, 2 September 1945.
When is the next anniversary of the end of World War II?
The anniversary of the end of World War II falls each year on 2 September. The stats box above shows exactly how many days until the next one.