HOUR Google Sheet Formula

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HOUR Formula Syntax

=HOUR("3:45:30 PM")

Example Use Case

Extracting the hour component from a time value

Understanding the HOUR Formula

The HOUR function in Excel extracts the hour component (0-23) from a time value. It's a time component tool for isolation—like breaking down times into parts or filtering based on the hour of day.

HOUR("3:45:30 PM") returns 15, extracting the hour in 24-hour format. It takes a single time argument (as serial number or text), delivering just the hour—useful for time analysis or conditional formatting based on time of day.

Why Use HOUR?

HOUR isolates time segments—think shift scheduling or time-based calculations. Its focused extraction enables hour-based sorting, filtering, or calculations, helping you work with specific time periods across your data.