Free cancellation deadline tool

Hotel cancellation deadline calculator

Calculate the latest time to cancel a refundable hotel booking using the check-in date, policy window, cutoff time, and hotel time zone.

Calculate your deadline

Use the policy wording from your hotel confirmation.

Your cancellation deadline

Add the booking details to calculate the deadline.

How policies usually work

Most missed deadlines happen because the cutoff is hidden in the confirmation.

Free cancellation until 6 PM local hotel time.
Cancel 24 hours before check-in.
Cancel 48 or 72 hours before arrival.
Non-refundable after a specific local date.

Hotel cancellation FAQ

Use this calculator as a planning helper, then confirm the final deadline against the provider or hotel confirmation.

How do I calculate a hotel cancellation deadline?

Start with the hotel check-in date, the cancellation policy window, the local cutoff time, and the hotel time zone. The calculator subtracts the policy window from the local cutoff time.

Why does the hotel time zone matter?

Many policies are based on the property's local time. A 6 PM deadline in Sydney, London, or New York can be a different date and time for the traveler.

Should I set more than one reminder?

Yes. For refundable bookings, set reminders two days before, one day before, and a final same-day backup so you have time to cancel or rebook.