---
title: Time
description: Represents a specific point or duration in time. Use to display dates, times, or durations clearly and consistently. May include a machine-readable `datetime` attribute for improved accessibility and functionality.
api_version: 2026-01
api_name: checkout-ui-extensions
source_url:
  html: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/latest/polaris-web-components/titles-and-text/time
  md: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/latest/polaris-web-components/titles-and-text/time.md
---

# Time

Represents a specific point or duration in time. Use to display dates, times, or durations clearly and consistently. May include a machine-readable `datetime` attribute for improved accessibility and functionality.

## Properties

* **dateTime**

  **string**

  **Default: ''**

  Set the time and/or date of the element.

  It must be a [valid date string](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML/Reference/Elements/time#valid_datetime_values).

* **id**

  **string**

  A unique identifier for the element.

Examples

## Preview

![](https://cdn.shopify.com/shopifycloud/shopify-dev/production/assets/assets/images/templated-apis-screenshots/checkout-ui-extensions/2025-10/time-default-CszoQvku.png)

### Examples

* #### Code

  ##### Default

  ```html
  <s-time dateTime="2023-10-15">October 15, 2023</s-time>
  ```

## Best Practices

* Use Time component for displaying time values to ensure consistent formatting.

* Provide time values in a clear, readable format.

* Consider using 24-hour format for international audiences.

* Include timezone information when relevant.

* Use Time component for any time-related content to maintain semantic meaning.