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The Time format setting in Cal ID controls how hours are displayed within your dashboard, letting you manage your schedule using the clock system you are most comfortable with — a standard 12-hour clock or 24-hour (military) time.

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What this setting affects

This is an internal display preference only. It does not move your meetings or change your availability.
  • Internal setting only — applies only to your internal view, such as your Bookings list, Availability settings, and Dashboard.
  • Booking page — does not change how times are listed for bookers. Bookers always see times based on their own browser’s local standards to avoid confusion.
  • Visual preference — purely for your convenience; it does not shift your meeting times or availability slots.

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Update your time format

1

Access Settings

Click the Settings option in the left-hand sidebar.
2

Open the General tab

Select the General sub-tab to see your account preferences.
3

Locate Time format

Find the dropdown menu labeled Time format.
4

Choose your format

Select 12 hour (e.g., 2:15 PM) or 24 hour (e.g., 14:15).
5

Save your changes

Click the blue Update button at the bottom to apply the setting.

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Choosing the right format

  • 12-hour (AM/PM) — best if you prefer seeing a distinction between morning and afternoon (e.g., 9:00 AM vs. 4:00 PM).
  • 24-hour (military time) — best for professionals working across global timezones who want to eliminate any “AM vs. PM” ambiguity in their internal planning.

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Visible changes in your Cal ID dashboard

Once you update your time format and click Update, the change is reflected across your entire account:
  • Bookings tab — the start and end times for all your scheduled meetings (Upcoming, Past, etc.) automatically update to your selected format (e.g., changing from 2:15 PM to 14:15).
Bookings tab Upcoming list with each meeting's start and end time rendered in the chosen clock format, such as 14:15 instead of 2:15 PM

Checking your meeting times updated

  • Availability tab — your working hours and time slots now appear in the 12-hour or 24-hour format you chose, so your schedule reads the way you prefer.
Weekly Hours panel in the Availability tab with every day's start and end time fields shown in the chosen 12-hour or 24-hour format

The same clock across your schedule

If you manage a heavy schedule of afternoon and evening meetings, the 24-hour format helps you quickly calculate durations and gaps without the risk of misreading “12 PM” and “12 AM”.

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Other display preferences

Start of week

Choose which day appears first on your calendar.

General settings

Set your language, timezone, and travel schedule.

Related topics

Start of the WeekConfigure Language, Timezone, and Travel Schedule in Cal IDManaging Your Cal ID Profile SettingsCreate Availability in Cal ID