Use the first-letter page when you want one targeted hint instead of the whole daily sequence.
When Does Wordle Reset? Live Countdown & Timezone Map
Local Device Timer
Time until Wordle Resets
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- Uses your device clock and timezone to calculate the next local midnight refresh.
- Live countdown to the next local midnight Wordle refresh.
Find out when Wordle resets in your local timezone. Understand the rolling local midnight rule, timezone differences, and what to do if the puzzle hasn't loaded.
The Local Midnight Rule
If you're eagerly waiting for the next puzzle, the short answer is that Wordle refreshes exactly at midnight (12:00 AM) in your local timezone. The puzzle naturally rolls over to the next day the moment your local time strikes midnight.
How Timezones Affect the Daily Refresh
Wordle uses a rolling midnight system based on your local time. This means players in New Zealand and Australia will always get the new puzzle hours before players in Europe, and even further ahead of players in the United States. It also helps explain why keeping track of the puzzle number is the safest way to avoid spoilers online.
What To Do If Wordle Hasn't Reset Yet
Sometimes you might stay up past midnight, refresh the page, and still see yesterday's board. If Wordle hasn't refreshed after midnight, common causes include cached pages, an out-of-sync device clock, or an app/browser session issue.
- Hard refresh your browser: Try pressing Ctrl+F5 or clearing your app's cache.
- Check your device time: Make sure your system's date and time are set to update automatically. A manual override might confuse the game's clock.
Related Daily Help
Need a Smaller Clue Than the Full Hint Page?
If the reset time is clear and you only want one spoiler-light clue for the live board, jump to the daily starting-letter page.
Get Today's Hints Before Playing
Already past midnight and struggling with the new puzzle? Before you lose your streak, use our progressive daily hint system. We provide non-spoiler clues first to help you safely solve the board.