Create a Time Vector

Create a Time Vector quickly formats a list of times into a single, compact vector-style output. Whether you’re preparing data for code, reports, or JSON arrays, this tool helps you structure time values with customizable separators, padding, and bracket wrapping.

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Options
Pad single digits with zero
Use colon separator
Wrap in brackets

How to Use:

  1. Enter hh:mm time values into the input box, one per line.
  2. The output updates live in the right-hand box as a single vector string.
  3. Use the toggles in the Options panel to change formatting:
    • Enable or disable zero padding
    • Use colons or compact digit formats
    • Choose to wrap the result in brackets
  4. Import a list of times using the Choose File button.
  5. Click Copy Output or Export to File to save the result.
  6. Hit Clear All to reset everything.

What Create a Time Vector can do:

  • Takes multiple times and outputs them in a clean vector format.
  • Removes any invalid entries automatically.
  • Updates live with a highlight animation when content changes.

Tool Options:

  • Pad single digits with zero: Ensures times like 8:5 become 08:05
  • Use colon separator: Switch between 08:00 and 0800 styles
  • Wrap in brackets: Outputs result like [08:00, 12:00, 16:00]

Example:

With all toggles enabled:

8:00
12:00
16:00

Returns:

[08:00, 12:00, 16:00]

With wrapping off and no colon:

0800, 1200, 1600

Common Use Cases:

Use Create a Time Vector to build clean lists of time values for schedules, code-based configurations, chart labels, time-series processing, or any workflow where you want to compress multiple time values into a single formatted string.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Need matching data? Create a Date Vector helps you pair up your clock times with calendar dates. And if you’re building it out, Generate a Time Sequence gives you the raw material to plug right in.

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