How to Add Time in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Add Time in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, select a cell and then type an 'Equals' (=) sign to proceed with the computation.
Following that, select the cell that contains the time you wish to add and then type a 'Plus' (+) sign.
Type 'Time' afterwards, then enter the specific number of hours, minutes, and seconds you wish to add. Follow this format to make sure that the formula is correct: (HH,MM,SS).
Once done, click anywhere around the worksheet to apply the changes and run the formula.
After completing these steps, the results will be displayed on the selected cell. It will show the exact time after adding the specified number of hours, minutes, and seconds to the selected time data.
Quick answer: To add time in Excel, select a cell and type an equals sign. Select the time cell, type a plus sign, and enter 'Time' followed by the hours, minutes, and seconds in (HH,MM,SS) format. Click anywhere on the worksheet to run the formula and view the results.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Calculate time values easily in Microsoft Excel by using a simple formula with hours, minutes, and seconds. This guide shows how to add Time in Microsoft Excel in 5 steps, starting with "Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, select a cell and then type an 'Equals' (=) sign..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the results will be displayed on the selected cell. It wi...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Time in Microsoft Excel?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to add trendline in microsoft excel, How to Adjust the Column Width in Microsoft Excel and How to Autofit in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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