Date Time Field

Purpose

The Date and Time field type lets users pick a date, a time, or both depending on your configuration. It supports configurable format and language options to match regional expectations.

When to use

• Booking forms, appointment requests, event registrations, and deadline selections.
• Any workflow requiring structured date/time input instead of free text.

Key settings

• Field — Field Type: datetime, Field Title.
• Picker display — Show Time Only (time-only mode where supported).
• Format options — Calendar Date Format, Calendar Time Format.
• Localization — Date and Time Picker Language.
• Validation — Required (if date/time must be provided).

Top features to configure

• Show Time Only — Use this for time-slot forms without a date selection.
• Calendar date format — Match regional expectations (for example, dd/mm/yyyy vs mm/dd/yyyy).
• Calendar time format — Choose 12-hour or 24-hour display to match your audience.
• Picker language — Localize labels and controls for non-English users.
• Required date/time — Enforce completion for booking or scheduling workflows.

Validation behavior

• Required prevents empty date/time submissions.
• Picker formatting affects display and expected user input.
• Time-only mode should be tested to confirm expected value output.

Common mistakes

• Using a date format that conflicts with your audience locale.
• Enabling time-only mode when downstream logic expects a full date and time value.
• Not testing timezone-related expectations in notifications and integrations.

Verify it works

1. Submit valid date/time values and confirm they save in Entries.
2. Test empty submission when Required is enabled.
3. Confirm the displayed format matches your configured date/time format.

What's Next

• Pair with Step field for multistep booking workflows.
• Use Calculation field when date/time choices affect totals or pricing.
• Visit FAQ for date/time formatting troubleshooting.