Quick Answer
When Does Trump's Term End? Exact Date, Time & What Happens Next
Trump's second term ends on
January 20, 2029
12:00:00 noon · Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Donald Trump's second presidential term ends on January 20, 2029, at exactly 12:00:00 noon Eastern Standard Time — that is 17:00:00 UTC. This date is constitutionally fixed and cannot be changed by any legislation, executive order, or political event.
You can track the exact time remaining — down to the second — on the live countdown clock on our homepage.
Why January 20th at noon?
The date and time are set by the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1933. It states that presidential terms begin and end at noon on January 20th, four years after inauguration. Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2025, so his term expires exactly four years later.
Before the 20th Amendment, inaugurations were held on March 4th — leaving a long "lame duck" period after November elections. The amendment moved the date to January 20th to reduce this gap and speed up the transfer of power.
Can Trump's term end earlier or be extended?
A presidential term cannot be extended by Congress, the president, or any court. Even during wartime or national emergencies, U.S. elections have never been postponed — they were held on schedule throughout the Civil War, both World Wars, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Can Trump run for president again after 2029?
No. The 22nd Amendment (1951) limits any person to two elected presidential terms. Trump served his first term from 2017 to 2021 and is currently in his second term. After January 20, 2029, he will be constitutionally ineligible to run for president again in 2028 or any future election.
Trump is only the second person in U.S. history to serve non-consecutive terms — the first was Grover Cleveland (22nd and 24th president). Unlike Cleveland, Trump cannot run for a third term due to the 22nd Amendment, which did not exist in Cleveland's era.
What happens at noon on January 20, 2029?
At the exact moment Trump's term ends, the newly elected president — the winner of the November 2028 election — is sworn into office at the U.S. Capitol. The oath of office is administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The moment the oath is completed, the transfer of presidential power is legally complete.
Trump will no longer have any presidential authority from that moment. He will lose access to classified information, the nuclear codes, and all executive powers of the office.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Trump's term end in different time zones?
EST (Eastern): 12:00 noon · CST (Central): 11:00 AM · MST (Mountain): 10:00 AM · PST (Pacific): 9:00 AM · UTC: 17:00 · CET (Europe): 18:00 · Kyiv (EET): 19:00
How many days are left in Trump's term?
The live countdown on our homepage shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining. As of mid-2025, there are approximately 990–1,000 days remaining.
Who will be president after Trump?
The next U.S. president will be determined by the November 4, 2028 presidential election. Since Trump is constitutionally barred from a third term, both parties will nominate new candidates. The winner will be inaugurated on January 20, 2029.
Is Trump's term end date the same as Inauguration Day 2029?
Yes — January 20, 2029 is simultaneously the last day of Trump's presidency and Inauguration Day for the 48th president. At noon, one presidency ends and another begins.