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Configuring date and time format

Learn how to customize date and time formats using locale settings, 24-hour time, and custom formatting.

Configuring date and time format

Learn how to customize date and time formats using locale settings, 24-hour time, and custom formatting.
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Customize how dates and times display throughout your wedding website and planning tools.
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How to configure

  1. Go to Settings in your main navigation

  2. Find the "Region and locale" section

  3. Set your preferences:

    • Date locale - Choose the language/region for date formatting

    • 24-hour time - Check this box for 24-hour time format (like 14:30 instead of 2:30 PM)

    • Date format - Choose from preset formats or create a custom one

  4. Click Save changes

Custom date format

If the preset formats don't work for you, create a custom format using placeholders:
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  • %Y - Full year (e.g., 2025)

  • %B - Full month name (e.g., January)

  • %-m - Month number without zero padding (1-12)

  • %-d - Day number without zero padding (1-31)

The system warns: "Don't hard-code fixed dates." Use only placeholders so your date updates automatically.
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What it affects

Date and time formatting applies to:
- Your wedding website
- Ecards
- Task due dates
- Event dates and times
- Timeline activities
- Email communications
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Tips

Match your locale. US couples typically use month/day/year. Many other countries use day/month/year. Choose what your guests expect.
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24-hour time for international weddings. If you have guests from countries that use 24-hour time, consider enabling it for clarity.
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Preview your website. After changing the format, check your website to make sure dates look right.
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