# Unusual Date Rounding?

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**Created:** [October 22, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/unusual-date-rounding/77255 "2024-10-22T15:12:53Z")\
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> [@Greg\_Siegel](#):
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> a) dates being stored despite it being “time only”

Jeff’s answer:

> [@Jeff\_Hager](#):
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> First of all, there is no such thing as a time only column

And a guide on dates that might help bring some clarity:

> [@date Guide: Mastering Dates & Times](https://community.glideapps.com/t/guide-mastering-dates-times/70381):
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> The Date & Time column contains both a date and time value within one single value. Dates and times can therefore be tricky to understand and to work with. It helps to keep things simple to stay out of trouble. Here are a few tips: Writing dates Avoid writing dates manually. Use a picker instead. If done via import, be weary of the format of the date column in the source. Relations Anytime you create a relation with a date, convert the date to either a string (template column) or a number (…

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