Excel TODAY function
Returns today’s date. It updates every time the file is opened. In Spanish Excel it is called HOY.
Syntax
English Excel
=TODAY()
Spanish Excel (Mexico)
=HOY()
Spanish Excel (Spain, Latin America)
=HOY()
Example
TODAY() returns today’s date and updates every day. Subtracting it from a date gives the days left; a negative result means it is overdue.
=B2-TODAY()
Common mistake
It takes empty parentheses: =TODAY(). If you need a date that does not change, type it or paste the value only.
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Practice TODAY
Type the formula in the sheet and check it instantly. Spanish or English function names both work. See all lessons
Days until due with TODAY
TODAY() returns today’s date and updates every day. Subtracting it from a date gives the days left; a negative result means it is overdue.
In C2, calculate how many days are left until each invoice is due, counting from today.
| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invoice | Due | Days left | |
| 2 | F-201 | 12/15/2026 | ||
| 3 | F-202 | 01/31/2027 | ||
| 4 | F-203 | 09/30/2026 | ||
| 5 | F-204 | 03/10/2027 | ||
| 6 | F-205 | 11/20/2026 | ||
| 7 |
Tip: while typing, click a cell or drag across several to insert their reference.
Frequently asked questions
- What is TODAY called in Spanish?
- In Spanish Excel it is HOY. The formula =B2-TODAY() is written =B2-HOY() (or with commas in Mexico).
- Why does TODAY use semicolons in some Excel versions?
- It depends on regional settings. Where the comma is the decimal mark (Spain, much of South America), Excel separates arguments with semicolons. English Excel and Mexican Spanish Excel use commas.
- What is the most common TODAY mistake?
- It takes empty parentheses: =TODAY(). If you need a date that does not change, type it or paste the value only.