# Time format

Examples:

* **24-hour:** `13:30`
* **12-hour:** `1:30 PM`

 **How to set**

1. Open the app > click **Settings** > **General**
2. In **Date & time** > find **Time format** >  choose one option:
   * **24 hour time format**
   * **12 hour time format (AM/PM)**
3. Click **Save**

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The setting updates immediately. Check the result on the booking widget on the online store.&#x20;

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Note: time in the app is always in 24 hour format. The setting is applied to time on the booking widget on the online store only.&#x20;

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