Refers to a defined span of time during which something is valid, scheduled, or expected to happen. Often used in contexts like contracts, subscriptions, or planned durations.
The term of this contract is until March next year.
パスポートの有効期限が切れそうだ。
My passport's validity period is about to expire.
deadline; time limit; cutoff date
Emphasizes the final point by which something must be completed, submitted, or paid. Common in work, school, and administrative settings. Related compound: 期限切れ (expired).
See also: 期限切れ
レポートの提出期限は明日の正午です。
The deadline for submitting the report is noon tomorrow.
支払い期限を過ぎると延滞料金がかかります。
If you miss the payment deadline, a late fee will be charged.
Please submit the report within the deadline.
Please return it by the deadline.
I submitted the report by keeping to the deadline.
I missed the payment deadline.
The company set a deadline for applications.
The term of the contract has arrived.
期限 means 'deadline' or 'expiration date', focusing on the end point, whereas 時限 refers more broadly to a bounded time period or limit.
best-before date; use-by date; expiry date
tax payment deadline; due date for tax