Set the Date Format
Last modified by Eleni Cojocariu on 2026/09/15 17:02
Steps
Dates in the interface are displayed with a Java SimpleDateFormat pattern, set in the administration of the Wiki. The default pattern is yyyy/MM/dd HH:mm.
- Administer the Wiki.
- Select "Content", and then select "Localization" from the dropdown.
- Enter the pattern you want in the "Date format" field of the "Date / Time" section, and click "Save":
Format Result MMMM dd, HH:mm September 07, 12:27 yyyy/MM/dd, HH:mm 2026/09/07, 12:27 dd/MM/yyyy, HH:mm 07/09/2026, 12:27 
- Open any page and check the modification date in its footer, now displayed in the new format:
FAQ
Where do I set the time zone?
In the same "Date / Time" section of the Localization administration: the "Timezone" field sets the time zone dates are displayed in, for the whole wiki.
Why do the month names change with the language?
Month and day names are rendered with the symbols of the language the reader sees, so one pattern reads differently in each language.
