Harvard Citation Generator
Create accurate Harvard-style references for websites, books and journal articles — free, instant, and no sign-up.
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How to cite in Harvard style
Harvard referencing lists the author, then the year in parentheses, then the title, then the source details. For a website it ends with 'Available at: URL (Accessed: date).' Enter your details above to format it automatically.
What you need
Author(s), year, and title, plus source details: URL and access date for websites; place and publisher for books; journal name, volume, issue and pages for articles.
A note on Harvard variants
Harvard is a style family, and some universities use slightly different punctuation. This tool follows the widely used standard — check your institution's guide for any local variation.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Harvard citation generator free?
Yes — it is 100% free, requires no sign-up, has no ads, and works entirely in your browser.
What is Harvard referencing?
Harvard is an author-date referencing style widely used in UK and Australian universities, pairing in-text citations (author, year) with a reference list.
Which source types are supported?
Websites, books, and journal articles — choose the source type and the fields adjust automatically.
Should I check the citations?
Yes. Because Harvard has institutional variations, verify against your university's guide. The tool gives you an accurate standard-Harvard draft.
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