A Date field stores a date and, if you turn on the + Time Panel in its settings, a time in 15-minute steps. Add it like any field, choose a Compact, Standard or Long display format, and Calendar and Timeline views pick it up automatically.
Plan Availability | All plan types |
Permissions | Workspace Admins, Solution Creators and Solution Managers: Can create, modify, delete, and manage Date fields in their solutions. |
Platform | Web |
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What does a Date field store?
The Date field captures date and time values in SmartSuite tables. Formats for date and time dynamically adjust based on locale settings defined in the Member Profile.
How do I add a Date field?
From Grid View
Click the "+" menu icon after the last column header.
Alternatively, open the Column Menu by clicking on a column header's dropdown icon and select "Add Field to the Right."
Select "Date Field" from the list. Use the search bar to quickly locate it.
Configure the field settings in the pop-up window and save the changes.
From Record View
Open a record in your table.
Click the "+" icon next to an existing field to add a new field below.
How do I enter and format dates?
Enter or change a date
Click on the cell where you want to add a date.
A calendar view will appear. Select the desired year, month, and day.
Optionally, customize the time.
Display format and required setting
Open the customization menu by clicking on the field name.
Change the display name or select a format using the "Display Format" dropdown.
Choose between Compact, Standard (default), or Long display formats.
Solution Managers can make the field required during configuration.
Check out quick articles on Setting Default Field Values and Adding Help Text to fields.
How do I add a time?
To add a time to each date:
Click on the + Time Panel at the bottom of the configuration window.
Choose a time from the 15-minute increment dropdown or manually type in a specific time.
How do Calendar and Timeline views use Date fields?
Calendar View
Calendar View automatically detects Date fields.
Records are mapped to calendar dates, and users can shift between multiple date fields using the Date selector.
Timeline View
Timeline View recognizes date-related field types (e.g., Date, Due Date, and Date Range).
Records appear on the timeline and are color-coded by their date values.
What are common ways to use Date fields?
1. Project deadlines
Scenario: A project management team needs to track deadlines for multiple tasks. Solution: Use the Date Field to set due dates for each task and visualize them in Calendar View .
2. Event scheduling
Scenario: An events team needs to plan and organize a series of webinars. Solution: Use the Date Field to input event dates and times, .
3. Employee timesheets
Scenario: An HR team needs to log work hours for employees. Solution: Use the Date Field with time enabled to record start and end times for accurate tracking.
Frequently asked questions
How do I stop the field from showing a time?
The time shows only when the + Time Panel is enabled in the field settings. Open the field settings and leave the time panel off.
Why does my date show in US (or UK) format?
Date and time formats follow the locale set in your Member Profile, so each member sees dates in their own format. The stored value is the same for everyone.
How do I set the time zone for a Date field?
Times display according to the locale and time settings in each member's profile rather than a per-field setting.
How do I get records on my calendar in time order?
Turn on the time panel for the Date field and enter a time on each record. Calendar View places the record on its date, and Day view orders records by time.
Do I need a start date for Timeline View?
Timeline View reads Date, Due Date and Date Range fields. To show a span rather than a point, use a Date Range field or a Due Date with a start date.
Last verified 21 Oct 2026 against this article as Product wrote it in Feb 2025 (formats, time panel, view behavior); locale behavior as stated in its Overview