# Date Fields

Date fields specialize in storing date values and are beneficial for incorporating date-specific information such as event days or birthdates. An example value could be '2023-09-25'. These fields provide diverse date formatting options like YYYY-MM-DD and come with a user-friendly date picker for input.

## Date Field Formats

* **Date** Store only a date, this is useful for things like birthdays or multi-day events, where time doesn't come into play
* **Date & Time** This is the default behavior, store a date and time. Date times will be displayed in the user's local timezone as described in [Dates & Timezones](/field-formatting/dates-and-time-zones.md)
  * **Use a consistent Timezone** When using a Date & Time field you can specify that all of your dates use the UCT timezone, which is useful if you need a consistent time across all devices, regardless of location

## Use Cases

Date fields are ideal for:

* Event scheduling and deadlines
* Birth dates and anniversaries
* Created and updated timestamps
* Project milestones
* Appointment booking

## Working with Timezones

When using Date & Time fields, Noloco automatically handles timezone conversion based on each user's location. For applications requiring consistent global time, enable the "Use a consistent Timezone" option to store all dates in UTC.

## Integration with Views

Date fields work seamlessly with:

* [Calendar views](/views/display/calendar.md) for scheduling
* [Timeline views](/views/display/timeline.md) for project tracking
* Filtering and sorting options in all view types


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