Sort Calendar Dates - Date Sorting Calculator

Our free online date sorting calculator helps you sort date values in ascending or descending order. Perfect for date organization, scheduling, and date calculations. No software installation required - everything runs locally in your browser with real-time calculations and comprehensive sorting options.

Key Features

Multiple Sort Orders - Sort dates in ascending or descending order
Real-time Sorting - Instant sorting as you type with live updates
Current Date Integration - Use current date with one click
Quick Examples - Pre-built examples for common date scenarios
Detailed Analysis - Comprehensive date analysis and difference calculations
Error Handling - Clear validation and error messages for invalid inputs
Copy & Export - Easy copying of results to clipboard

Sort Orders

Ascending - Sort from earliest to latest date (2024-01-15 → 2024-03-07 → 2024-06-22)
Descending - Sort from latest to earliest date (2024-06-22 → 2024-03-07 → 2024-01-15)

How to Use

Enter Dates - Input your dates one per line in YYYY-MM-DD, MM/DD/YYYY, or DD/MM/YYYY format
Select Sort Order - Choose ascending or descending order
View Results - See the sorted dates and detailed analysis
Copy Results - Copy the sorted dates to your clipboard

Use Cases

Schedule Organization - Sort meeting dates or appointment schedules
Date Analysis - Analyze date patterns and gaps
Data Processing - Sort date data for analysis and reporting
Date Management - Organize daily schedules and tasks
Event Planning - Sort event dates and durations
Date Tracking - Organize work periods and time logs

Frequently Asked Questions

What sort orders are available?

Our tool supports 2 different sort orders: ascending (earliest to latest) and descending (latest to earliest). Ascending order sorts dates from oldest to newest, while descending order sorts from newest to oldest.

How does the tool handle duplicate dates?

The tool preserves duplicate dates in the sorted output and provides analysis showing which dates are duplicated. Duplicates are maintained in their original order relative to each other, ensuring consistent sorting behavior.

Can I use the current date?

Yes! Click the "Use Current Date" button to automatically populate the input field with the current date. This is perfect for quick sorting of the current date along with other dates.

What information does the result include?

The result includes the original dates, sorted dates, sorting analysis (total dates, sort order, earliest/latest dates), date differences (total span, average gaps), duplicate analysis, and detailed date information (day of week, month name). This comprehensive analysis helps you understand the date distribution and patterns.

Is there a limit on the number of dates I can sort?

No, there are no limits on the number of dates you can sort. The tool runs entirely in your browser, so you can sort as many dates as needed without any restrictions.

Can I copy the results?

Yes! The tool provides a copy button that allows you to copy the sorted results to your clipboard. You can then paste the sorted dates into any application or document that supports text input.