Edit time entries in ClickUp

Tracking time accurately in ClickUp is essential for reporting, billing, and understanding how work gets done. This guide explains how to edit existing time entries, adjust details, and manage tracked time across tasks and timesheets.

The instructions below are based on the official ClickUp documentation and walk you through every way you can change or remove time entries from your workspace.

Where you can edit time in ClickUp

You can modify time entries from several locations in your workspace. The available options depend on how you prefer to track and review time.

Task view time tracking section
Timesheets in the Time view
Time Tracking Dashboard cards
Global time tracking history (depending on your setup)

Each area shows a list of existing time entries and gives you controls to update or delete them when needed.

Open time entries from a task in ClickUp

One of the most common ways to edit time is directly from a task. This helps you keep context while updating time logs.

Open the task where the time was tracked.
Locate the time tracking area, usually shown as a time entry list or log.
Find the entry you want to change and open its details.

Once the time entry details are visible, you can adjust different fields depending on what needs correction.

Edit basic time entry details in ClickUp

From the task time tracking panel, you can usually edit the core information stored in an entry, such as:

Start and end time: Adjust the beginning or ending timestamp to correct when work happened.
Duration: Update the total time if it was under- or over-reported.
Description or notes: Clarify what was done during the tracked period.
Billable status: Switch between billable and non-billable if your Workspace uses billable time.

After you make changes, confirm or save the entry so your reports reflect the updated time.

Delete a task time entry in ClickUp

If a time entry was created by mistake or duplicated, you can remove it from the task.

Open the task and locate the specific time record.
Use the menu or icon next to the entry (often an ellipsis or options button).
Select the option to delete or remove the time entry.
Confirm the deletion if prompted.

Once deleted, that block of tracked time no longer appears in task reports or timesheets.

Use Timesheets to edit time in ClickUp

Timesheets provide a centralized way to see and edit time across multiple tasks and days. This is especially helpful for team members who log many entries.

Open the Time view in your chosen Space, Folder, or List.
Switch to the Timesheet layout, if available.
Choose the date or date range you want to review.

The Timesheet displays entries grouped by day and often by task. From there, you can update time details efficiently.

Edit entries from a Timesheet in ClickUp

On the Timesheet, you can usually interact with each entry to make changes.

Hover over the time entry you want to adjust.
Click to open the entry editor.
Modify the duration, start and end times, or notes as needed.
Save your changes to update all related time reports.

This approach keeps your daily or weekly time records accurate without needing to open each task individually.

Remove time from a Timesheet in ClickUp

When entire entries should be removed from your totals, you can delete them from the Timesheet view.

Locate the entry for the correct date and task.
Open the options menu for that entry.
Select the delete action.
Confirm to permanently remove the tracked time.

Deleting entries from the Timesheet also removes them from the underlying tasks, keeping your workspace consistent.

Adjust time using reports and dashboards in ClickUp

Time Tracking reports and dashboard cards can also surface time entries that you need to correct. Depending on your configuration, you may be able to open entries directly from these views.

Use a Time Tracking card on a Dashboard to review total hours.
Click through from a summary to see individual entries.
Open the entry details and apply any edits allowed by your current settings.

These tools help managers and admins quickly spot anomalies and bring logs back in line with expectations.

Respect workspace permissions in ClickUp

Your ability to edit or delete time entries depends on the permissions set by Workspace owners and admins.

Some users may only edit their own time.
Others may be allowed to adjust time for their entire team.
Certain roles may be restricted from deleting billable time.

If you cannot change a time entry, check with your admin. They may need to modify time tracking permissions or change who can manage time in specific locations.

Best practices for editing time in ClickUp

Editing time should be done carefully to maintain trustworthy records. Consider these guidelines when working with time entries.

Correct entries promptly: Update mistakes as soon as you notice them so reports stay reliable.
Add clear notes: When you change a record, include a short explanation in the description field where possible.
Use billable flags consistently: Ensure billable time remains accurate for invoicing and financial reports.
Review weekly: Regularly scan your Timesheet to catch missing or incorrect time before it impacts larger reports.

Troubleshooting time edits in ClickUp

If you encounter issues while editing time, a few common checks can help:

Confirm you have access to the Space, Folder, or List where the task lives.
Verify that time tracking is enabled in your Workspace and for that specific location.
Ensure there are no filters hiding the entry in your Timesheet or Time view.
Check if the time entry is locked or subject to limitations set by admins.

For detailed, official instructions and any recent changes to behavior, always refer to the original documentation on the ClickUp Help Center: Edit time entries article.

Learn more beyond ClickUp time editing

Optimizing how you track and manage time is only one part of building efficient workflows. To go further with workspace setup, process design, and automation that pairs well with ClickUp, you can explore additional expert resources.

For example, you can find consulting and implementation help at Consultevo, which offers guidance on modern productivity stacks and tool configuration.

By combining precise time edits with thoughtful workspace design, your team can rely on accurate data from ClickUp for planning, billing, and performance analysis.

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