Lesson 18 - Airtable Date and Time Formulas | Airtable Mastery by Claribase

Airtable Mastery Full Course: https://claribase.com/courses/airtable-design/ Claribase Consulting: https://claribase.com Airtable Datetime format specifiers - https://support.airtable.com/docs/supported-format-specifiers-for-datetime-format Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:27 Date and Time Example: Tasks Table 0:55 Created Time Formula 2:01 Last Modified Time Formula 3:06 Now and Today Formulas 4:01 Date Add Formula 7:15 Datetime Difference Formula 9:14 Datetime Format Formula 11:34 Airtable Dateformats 13:04 Outro and free course information Description: In Lesson 18 of Airtable Mastery, we explore Date and Time Formulas, an essential set of functions that help you manage time-based data efficiently. Whether you're tracking task deadlines, project timelines, or historical changes, date formulas allow you to automate calculations, format timestamps, and streamline scheduling workflows. In this lesson, we’ll cover how to use Airtable’s built-in date formulas with real-world examples, ensuring you can integrate them seamlessly into your bases. What You'll Learn: - Created Time & Last Modified Time – Learn how to track when records were created and updated automatically. - Now & Today Formulas – Understand how to use dynamic time-based functions for real-time updates. - Date Add Formula – Learn how to calculate future or past dates by adding specific time intervals. - Datetime Difference Formula – Compare two dates to calculate the time difference in days, hours, or minutes. - Datetime Format Formula – Customize how date and time fields are displayed in your base. - Understanding Airtable Date Formats – Learn how to apply and modify different date formats for better readability and analysis. Why It’s Essential: Date and time formulas are key to managing time-sensitive data in Airtable. Whether you need to track deadlines, automate scheduling, calculate project durations, or format timestamps for reporting, mastering these functions allows you to save time, improve accuracy, and create powerful automations. With a solid grasp of date formulas, you'll be able to enhance workflows and keep your data up to date with minimal manual effort. Instructors: Cherry Yang, award-winning and preferred Airtable partner, guides you through this lesson, providing expert insights and top tips. About Airtable Mastery The Airtable Mastery course is your comprehensive guide to becoming your organization’s Airtable champion. Designed for those who want to learn Airtable the right way, this course takes you from foundational concepts to advanced techniques, empowering you to build, manage, and grow Airtable bases with confidence. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, you'll gain the skills needed to design strategic databases, optimize workflows, and leverage advanced features like custom fields, formulas, and automations. With insights drawn from consulting with over 100 organizations, the course equips you with the knowledge to create a centralized source of truth, fostering better collaboration and innovation within your team. Led by award-winning Airtable partner Cherry Yang, the course combines practical lessons and real-world applications to ensure you internalize the principles of effective database design. By the end of Airtable Mastery, you’ll not only master intermediate and advanced skills but also gain the confidence to implement creative, efficient solutions in your organization. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their professional skills and for organizations looking to empower their teams with streamlined, scalable Airtable systems. Whether you’re managing data, automating tasks, or leading strategic discussions, Airtable Mastery provides the tools you need to drive impact and efficiency. Stay Tuned: Subscribe and hit the notification bell for upcoming lessons on advanced topics, Q&A sessions, and exclusive insights from our instructors!