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TIMEVALUE Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

TIMEVALUE is an Excel Date & Time function. Converts a time stored as text into a real time value.

TIMEVALUE syntax

=TIMEVALUE(time_text)

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When to use TIMEVALUE

TIMEVALUE is used in scheduling, deadline tracking, and reporting that spans specific date ranges.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the TIMEVALUE function do in Excel?

Converts a time stored as text into a real time value.

What is the syntax of TIMEVALUE in Excel?

The syntax is =TIMEVALUE(time_text). time_text: A time written as text, e.g. "3:30 PM".

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