Christmas shipping cutoff countdown for Klaviyo
The most effective December deadline isn't a discount, it's delivery. This timer counts down to the last moment to order and still receive the gift before Christmas.
Use this design Live example: Oak & Ember is a demo brand created by ClickTimer. The demo restarts at 3 days 4 hours left on every visit.What this timer is made of
| Demo brand | Oak & Ember (fictional) |
| Offer | Order by Thursday noon for delivery before Christmas |
| Counts down to | Thursday 17 December 2026, 12:00 ET |
| Mode | Fixed date: the same deadline for everyone |
| Font | Playfair Display |
| Colours | #FEF3C7 digits on a photo background |
| Background | Your own photo, added in the builder's Background tab |
| Labels | days · hours · minutes · seconds |
| Expired state | “Standard shipping has closed. Digital gift cards still arrive instantly.” |
Subject lines and copy that go with it
When to send it
- 7 days beforeGift guide with the timer under the hero.
- 3 days beforeReminder: 'three days left to order'.
- Cutoff morningFinal reminder; the timer now shows hours.
- After the cutoffSwitch to gift cards. The expired state already says it.
Add it to Klaviyo in 4 steps
- Use this designOpen the builder below, set your end date and your store's time zone, and match the colours to your brand.
- Copy the embed codeSave the timer, then click Get code. You can also export it to Klaviyo from your dashboard once your account is connected.
- Add an HTML blockIn the Klaviyo email editor, drag an HTML block where the timer should sit and paste the code.
- Preview and sendSend a preview to yourself and check the timer in Gmail and on mobile before you schedule.
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Set your own date, colours and text. 10,000 impressions a month free, no watermark.
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Questions about this timer
Which time zone should a shipping cutoff use?
Your warehouse's. That is when orders actually stop making it out.
Can I point people somewhere useful after the cutoff?
Yes. Design the expired image to promote gift cards or click-and-collect.
The cheapest countdown ever
10,000 impressions free every month, then from €0.23 per 10,000. Credits never expire, no subscription.