Inauguration Countdown — time until the next US presidential term begins
The next presidential term begins in
The current occupant
47th President of the United States
Donald J. Trump
Term: Jan 20, 2025 – Jan 20, 2029
21,569 days leftin the term
Donald J. Trump is the 47th president of the United States, sworn in on January 20, 2025. He previously served as the 45th president (2017–2021), making him the first president since Grover Cleveland to win two non-consecutive terms. Before entering politics, he was a real-estate developer and reality-television host.
“We will drill, baby, drill.”
Said in his second inaugural address while promising to expand US oil and gas production.
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About this countdown
This is a live countdown to the moment the next US presidential term begins. Under the 20th Amendment to the US Constitution, a presidential term starts at noon Eastern Time on January 20. The next term begins on January 20, 2029.
Frequently asked questions
- When exactly does the next term start?
- Noon Eastern Time on January 20, 2029 — that is the constitutional moment the new term begins.
- Who will take office?
- That depends on the election. We intentionally don't assign a president number, because a re-elected incumbent keeps their existing number while a new term still begins. The countdown tracks the start of the next presidential term, whoever wins.
- Where is the inauguration held, and who organizes it?
- The swearing-in ceremony takes place at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., traditionally on its West Front. It is planned and run by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, and the United States Marine Band, "The President's Own", has performed at every presidential inauguration since Thomas Jefferson's in 1801.
- Can anyone attend, and does it cost anything?
- Yes. The ceremony is free and open to the public: tickets for the standing areas on the Capitol grounds are distributed at no charge through members of Congress, and the National Mall is open without a ticket. Official details are published at inaugural.senate.gov.
- Can I change the timezone or display format?
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