# Calculate due date

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-app/virto-workflows-for-office-365/mathematical/calculate-due-date/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-app/virto-workflows-for-office-365/mathematical/calculate-due-date/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation App
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity allows calculating due date from specific time.

![SharePoint Designer phrase for the Calculate due date workflow activity](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/calculate_due_date_1-1.png)

This method does not change the value of date. Instead, it returns a new date whose value is the result of this activity.

## **Parameters**


| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| this time | Initial date for calculating due date. | Today, CurrentItem:DueDate |
| 0 days, 0 hours,10 minutes (optional) | A number of whole days,hours and minutes for due date. |  |


Example

![Example configuration of the Calculate due date activity adding days, hours, and minutes to a start date](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/calculate_due_date_2.png)