Bookwhen displays times in a default format that may vary by region or device. Understanding how times are shown helps you plan events accurately and ensure clarity for your customers.
This article explains how time formats display in Bookwhen and what adjustments are possible.
Default time format in Bookwhen
Bookwhen displays times in the 12-hour clock (AM/PM) format by default.
Currently, there is no option to switch the entire account to a 24-hour format. This applies to both the admin dashboard and public booking pages using the default language settings.
What can affect how times display
Even though the default is 12-hour, certain situations may change how times appear:
Language settings
If you use a translated version of the admin or public pages, times may follow the conventions of that language. Some languages use a 24-hour format by default.
Admin dashboard times may appear in 24-hour format
Public booking pages in the same language may also use 24-hour format
Using the same language setting across devices helps keep times consistent.
Key points to remember 💡
Bookwhen defaults to a 12-hour time format
There is no system-wide option to switch to 24-hour
Translated language versions may display times in 24-hour format
Consistent language settings help keep times aligned across devices