# How to Add Time Estimate in Clickup

> To add time estimate in ClickUp, navigate to your Space, click Customize in the upper-right corner, and select Fields. Enable Time estimate under the Hidden section. Finally, click the field on a task card in the List view to enter your estimated time in various formats.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-time-estimate-in-clickup/
Apps: ClickUp
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2f1fd673bd5aa8e61463/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to the 'Space' where the task is located.
2. In the upper-right corner of the view, click 'Customize'.
3. From the 'Customize Board' modal, select 'Fields'.
4. Under the 'Hidden' section, click the 'Time estimate' to enable.
5. The 'Time estimate' field will now display on task cards in the 'List' view and click on it.
6. A popup window will appear where you can enter the estimated time.
7. You can input the time in various formats. By following these steps, you can effectively add and manage time estimates in ClickUp, helping you and your team stay on track with your projects.