<time>
Inline markup
A date or time; the datetime attribute carries the machine-readable form.
| How to write it | <time></time> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </time> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | datetime |
| Category | Inline markup |
How to read this
- Most tags come in pairs, opening and closing. Only tags with no content — img, br — are left unclosed.
- Writing </br> for a void element does nothing useful; the browser ignores it or adds an empty line.
- Appearance is CSS’s job. A tag says what something is; bold or italic is only the consequence.
- Choosing the tag that matches the meaning helps search engines and screen readers alike. Wrapping everything in div throws that information away.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the HTML <time> tag?
A date or time; the datetime attribute carries the machine-readable form.
Q. How do you write <time>?
As <time></time>. The opening <time> pairs with the closing </time>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <time>?
datetime are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <time> belong to?
The inline markup group.