# How to Add a Countdown Timer in Klaviyo

> To add a countdown timer in Klaviyo, head to Sign-up forms, open your poll's edit form, and select the Countdown timer block. Next, specify the end date, exact expiration hour, time zone, animation, and display options. Finally, adjust text styling, preview the timer, and click Publish.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-countdown-timer-in-klaviyo/
Apps: Klaviyo
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a00fc243f01ed60a4ea33/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Head to 'Sign-up forms' in your Klaviyo dashboard to build your countdown timer.
2. Click on 'Poll' where we'll add our countdown timer element.
3. Select 'Edit Form' to open the customization interface for your poll.
4. Click 'Add blocks' to view the various elements you can add to your form.
5. Select the 'Countdown timer' element.
6. Specify the end date for your promotion, when the clock should hit zero.
7. Click to select a day as your offer's expiration date.
8. Now, let's set the exact hour when your timer will expire.
9. Choose a time zone to keep your countdown accurate for your target audience.
10. Choose an animation for your countdown timer.
11. Choose how your countdown numbers and text will display.
12. Make your countdown stand out by adjusting the text color and size.
13. Take a moment to preview your countdown timer and ensure it creates the right sense of urgency.
14. Click 'Publish' to make your countdown timer live and start creating urgency right away.