How to Remove Time from a SharePoint Online Calendar View
Question details
The user needs to remove the time display from a SharePoint Online calendar view so that only the dates are shown.
- Product
- SharePoint Online
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing a calendar view in SharePoint where the Start and End Date columns incorrectly display times instead of dates only.
- Observed behavior
- The calendar displays a time stamp even when the underlying Start and End Date columns appear to be configured as date-only fields.
Ensure you have the necessary edit permissions for the SharePoint list or calendar to modify column settings.
Edit Date Column Settings in List View
Modify the specific Start Date and End Date column settings directly from the list view to disable the time display.
In modern SharePoint Online, calendar views rely directly on the configuration of the list columns. If a time is showing up unexpectedly, the 'Include Time' setting on the specific date column is likely still active.
Navigate to the SharePoint list that serves as the data source for your calendar view.
Click on the column header menu for the date column (e.g., Start Date or End Date), select 'Column settings', and choose 'Edit'.
In the settings pane under the 'Type' section, locate the 'Include Time' toggle or checkbox and turn it off, setting it to date-only.
Save your changes and refresh your calendar view to verify that the time is no longer displayed on the calendar entries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my SharePoint calendar still show time after changing list settings?
Sometimes browser caching or specific view JSON formatting overrides the default list settings. Ensure you clear your browser cache, check the specific Calendar View formatting, and verify that both the Start Date and End Date columns have the 'Include Time' setting turned off.
Can I hide the time in classic SharePoint calendars?
Yes. In a classic SharePoint experience, you need to navigate to 'List Settings', click on your specific date column under the 'Columns' section, and change the 'Date and Time Format' radio button to 'Date Only'.
Does changing the date column to 'Date Only' delete the underlying time data?
No, changing the column setting to 'Date Only' simply hides the time portion from the user interface and list views. If time data was previously entered, it remains stored in the database but is no longer displayed.
