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Format time in Google Sheets

Format A2:A4 as times.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

Format A2:A4 as times.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

2

Format timeFormat A2:A4 as times.

3

Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.

Shortcut or faster method

Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.

Expected result

A2:A4 uses a TIME number format.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Re-select A2:A4 and repeat the final action. A2:A4 uses a TIME number format.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Time

0.375

0.5625

0.75

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Format time. Format A2:A4 as times.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
A2:A4 uses a TIME number format.