Time

Free feature

Time is available to all Fomr users.

The Time component provides an intuitive time picker for collecting specific times from respondents. It supports both 12-hour (AM/PM) and 24-hour formats, with configurable minute intervals.

When to use Time

Time is useful for:

• Appointment time preferences
• Event start/end times
• Schedule availability
• Delivery time windows
• Any question requiring a specific time

Tip

For collecting both date and time together, use the Date & Time component instead.

Adding a Time component

1. Open your form in the editor

2. Drag the Time component from the left sidebar onto your form

3. Click the component to select it and configure its settings

Configuration options

Question label

The main question or prompt displayed above the time picker.

Examples:

• “Preferred appointment time”
• “What time works best for you?”
• “Event start time”
• “When should we call?”

Description

Optional helper text that appears below the question label.

When to use descriptions:

• To specify timezone
• To indicate available time ranges
• To provide context for the time selection

Examples:

• “All times are in Eastern Time (ET)”
• “Business hours: 9 AM - 5 PM”
• “Select your preferred callback time”

Time format

Choose how times are displayed:

Format	Example	Common In
12-hour	2:30 PM	US, UK, Australia
24-hour	14:30	Europe, military, technical

Choose the format most familiar to your audience.

Minute step

Control the granularity of minute selection:

Step	Available Minutes	Best For
1	00, 01, 02… 59	Precise timing
5	00, 05, 10… 55	General scheduling
10	00, 10, 20… 50	Rough estimates
15	00, 15, 30, 45	Quarter-hour slots
30	00, 30	Half-hour slots
60	00	Hour-only selection

Required

Toggle whether a time must be selected before the form can be submitted.

When enabled:

• An asterisk (*) appears next to the question label
• Users must select a time to submit
• A validation message appears if no time is selected

Time picker interaction

Selecting time

The time picker allows selection of:

1. Hour: Select from available hours
2. Minutes: Select from available minute intervals
3. AM/PM: Toggle between morning and afternoon (12-hour format)

Input methods

• Click/tap: Select from dropdown or picker
• Type: Enter time directly in the field
• Scroll: Scroll through options on mobile

Tips for effective use

Choose appropriate minute steps. Don’t offer 1-minute precision if you only need approximate times. Larger steps are easier to use.

Match your audience’s format. Use 12-hour format for US audiences, 24-hour for European or technical audiences.

Specify timezone. If the time matters for scheduling across regions, always clarify the timezone.

Indicate available ranges. If only certain times are valid (business hours, etc.), mention this in the description.

Consider pairing with date. If you need both date and time, use the Date & Time component for a better experience.

Validation

The Time component validates:

• Time is in valid format
• Field is not empty (if required)

Note

The Time component doesn’t restrict to specific time ranges (like business hours). Use the description to communicate valid times, and validate submissions in your workflow if needed.

Accessibility

The Time component is built with accessibility in mind:

• Keyboard navigation support
• Screen reader compatible
• Clear focus states
• Time format is announced
• AM/PM toggle is accessible

Handling responses

Time responses in your form results:

• Display in the configured format
• Can be sorted chronologically
• Are included in exports
• Store the time value consistently

Time zones

The Time component collects a time value without timezone information. Consider:

• Specify timezone in description: “All times are in Pacific Time”
• Ask for timezone separately: Add a dropdown for timezone selection
• Use respondent’s local time: Clarify that times are in their local timezone