347 days until the HSC
Tuesday, October 12, 2027Expected dateCounted in Sydney time. Today is not included.
In weeks, months and sleeps
Weeks and months are counted from today in Sydney time, the same way as the day count. "Sleeps" is the number of nights before the HSC, which is the same as the days if you count tonight.
Keep this countdown on your iPhone.
Countdown shows the same count on your home and lock screens and reminds you as the day gets close.
About this countdown
This counts down to the first HSC written exam in New South Wales, English Paper 1, which almost every Year 12 student sits. The clock is set to 9:30 am Sydney time, when morning papers usually begin. Check your own timetable on Students Online for the exact start.
- The 2027 HSC is expected to start around Tuesday 12 October. NESA publishes the timetable in the first half of the year.
- English is the only compulsory subject, so the first day is the one everyone shares. After that, every timetable is different.
- A second countdown, to your last paper, is worth setting up. Once the first exam is over, that is the number you will want.
Questions people ask
How many days until the HSC?
The number at the top of this page, counted to the first written exam in whole days, Sydney time, with today not included.
When do HSC results come out?
Results for the 2026 HSC are released on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Can I count down to each of my exams?
Yes. Use the countdown maker with the date and time from your timetable, and keep them on your lock screen with the Countdown app.
On your lock screen
Add this date to the Countdown app for iPhone and it reminds you before the day. With Pro, the same count sits under the clock on your Lock Screen, so you see it without unlocking the phone.
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