Time Input
Renders <input type="time"> with a browser-native time picker. Values are formatted as HH:MM:SS. Uses a custom time sanitizer by default.
Class: PinkCrab\Form_Components\Element\Field\Input\Time
Make helper: Make::time( 'name', fn(Time $f) => $f->... )
Basic Usage
$this->component( new Input_Component(
Time::make( 'meeting_time' )
->label( 'Meeting Time' )
) )

Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_meeting_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="meeting_time" class="pc-form__label">Meeting Time</label>
<input type="time" name="meeting_time" class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input" list="_meeting_time__list" />
</div>
Using Make Helper
use PinkCrab\Form_Components\Util\Make;
$this->component( Make::time( 'start_time', fn( $f ) => $f
->label( 'Start Time' )
->required( true )
->min( '08:00' )
->max( '18:00' )
) );
Methods
label( string $label )
Sets the visible label text above the input.
Time::make( 'start_time' )->label( 'Start Time' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="start_time" class="pc-form__label">Start Time</label>
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
/>
</div>
set_existing( mixed $value )
Sets the current value. Runs through a time format sanitizer (H:i:s) by default, accepting both H:i and H:i:s formats.
Time::make( 'start_time' )
->label( 'Start Time' )
->set_existing( '14:30' )

Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="start_time" class="pc-form__label">Start Time</label>
<input type="time" name="start_time" class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input" list="_start_time__list" value="14:30:00" />
</div>
min( int|float|string|null $min )
Sets the earliest allowed time.
Time::make( 'start_time' )
->label( 'Start Time' )
->min( '08:00' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="start_time" class="pc-form__label">Start Time</label>
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
min="08:00"
/>
</div>
max( int|float|string|null $max )
Sets the latest allowed time.
Time::make( 'start_time' )
->label( 'Start Time' )
->max( '18:00' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="start_time" class="pc-form__label">Start Time</label>
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
max="18:00"
/>
</div>
range( int|float|string $min, int|float|string $max )
Sets both min and max times in a single call.
Time::make( 'meeting_time' )
->label( 'Meeting Time' )
->range( '09:00', '17:00' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_meeting_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="meeting_time" class="pc-form__label">Meeting Time</label>
<input type="time" name="meeting_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
min="09:00" max="17:00"
/>
</div>
step( int|float|string|null $step )
Sets the step increment in seconds.
Time::make( 'alarm' )
->label( 'Alarm' )
->step( 60 )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_alarm" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="alarm" class="pc-form__label">Alarm</label>
<input type="time" name="alarm"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
step="60"
/>
</div>
step_by_seconds( int $seconds )
Convenience method to step by a number of seconds.
Time::make( 'precise_time' )
->label( 'Precise Time' )
->step_by_seconds( 30 )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_precise_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="precise_time" class="pc-form__label">Precise Time</label>
<input type="time" name="precise_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
step="30"
/>
</div>
step_by_minutes( int $minutes )
Convenience method to step by a number of minutes (multiplied by 60 internally).
Time::make( 'appointment' )
->label( 'Appointment Time' )
->step_by_minutes( 15 )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_appointment" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="appointment" class="pc-form__label">Appointment Time</label>
<input type="time" name="appointment"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
step="900"
/>
</div>
step_by_hours( int $hours )
Convenience method to step by a number of hours (multiplied by 3600 internally).
Time::make( 'shift' )
->label( 'Shift Start' )
->step_by_hours( 1 )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_shift" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="shift" class="pc-form__label">Shift Start</label>
<input type="time" name="shift"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
step="3600"
/>
</div>
required( bool $required = true )
Marks the field as required. The label displays a * indicator via CSS.
Time::make( 'start_time' )
->label( 'Start Time' )
->required( true )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="start_time" class="pc-form__label">Start Time</label>
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
required=""
/>
</div>
disabled( bool $disabled = true )
Disables the input. Value is visible but cannot be changed or submitted.
Time::make( 'locked_time' )
->label( 'Locked Time' )
->set_existing( '09:00' )
->disabled( true )

Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_locked_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="locked_time" class="pc-form__label">Locked Time</label>
<input type="time" name="locked_time" class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input" list="_locked_time__list" disabled="" value="09:00:00" />
</div>
readonly( bool $readonly = true )
Makes the field read-only. Value can be selected and copied but not changed.
Time::make( 'created_at' )
->label( 'Created At' )
->set_existing( '10:30' )
->readonly( true )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_created_at" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="created_at" class="pc-form__label">Created At</label>
<input type="time" name="created_at"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
readonly="" value="10:30:00"
/>
</div>
autocomplete( string $value )
HTML autocomplete attribute to help browsers autofill.
Time::make( 'start_time' )
->label( 'Start Time' )
->autocomplete( 'off' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="start_time" class="pc-form__label">Start Time</label>
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
autocomplete="off"
/>
</div>
Common values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
off | Disable autocomplete |
on | Enable autocomplete (browser decides) |
name | Full name |
given-name | First name |
family-name | Last name |
email | Email address |
username | Username |
new-password | New password (password managers) |
current-password | Current password |
organization | Company/organisation name |
street-address | Street address |
address-line1 | Address line 1 |
address-line2 | Address line 2 |
address-level2 | City |
address-level1 | State/province/region |
country | Country code |
country-name | Country name |
postal-code | Postcode / ZIP |
tel | Full phone number |
tel-national | Phone without country code |
url | URL |
bday | Full date of birth |
bday-day | Day of birth |
bday-month | Month of birth |
bday-year | Year of birth |
sex | Gender |
cc-name | Cardholder name |
cc-number | Card number |
cc-exp | Card expiry |
cc-csc | Card security code |
inputmode( string $mode )
Hints to mobile browsers which keyboard to display.
Time::make( 'start_time' )
->label( 'Start Time' )
->inputmode( 'numeric' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="start_time" class="pc-form__label">Start Time</label>
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
inputmode="numeric"
/>
</div>
Valid values:
| Value | Keyboard |
|---|---|
none | No virtual keyboard |
text | Standard text keyboard (default) |
decimal | Numbers with decimal point |
numeric | Numbers only |
tel | Telephone keypad |
search | Search-optimised keyboard |
email | Email-optimised keyboard |
url | URL-optimised keyboard |
datalist_items( array $items )
Autocomplete suggestions via an HTML <datalist> element.
Time::make( 'meeting_time' )
->label( 'Meeting Time' )
->datalist_items( array( '09:00', '10:00', '11:00', '14:00', '15:00' ) )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_meeting_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<label for="meeting_time" class="pc-form__label">Meeting Time</label>
<input type="time" name="meeting_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
list="_meeting_time__list"
/>
<datalist id="_meeting_time__list">
<option value="09:00"></option>
<option value="10:00"></option>
<option value="11:00"></option>
<option value="14:00"></option>
<option value="15:00"></option>
</datalist>
</div>
error_notification( string $message )
Displays an error message below the field.
Time::make( 'notif_time' )
->label( 'Time' )
->info_notification( 'Business hours: 09:00 - 17:00' )

Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_notif_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input notification-info">
<label for="notif_time" class="pc-form__label">Time</label>
<input type="time" name="notif_time" class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input notification-info" list="_notif_time__list" />
<div class="pc-form__notification pc-form__notification--info">Business hours: 09:00 - 17:00</div>
</div>
warning_notification( string $message )
Displays a warning message below the field.
Time::make( 'late_time' )
->label( 'Start Time' )
->set_existing( '23:00' )
->warning_notification( 'This is outside working hours.' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_late_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input notification-warning">
<label for="late_time" class="pc-form__label">Start Time</label>
<input type="time" name="late_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input notification-warning"
value="23:00:00"
/>
<div class="pc-form__notification pc-form__notification--warning">This is outside working hours.</div>
</div>
success_notification( string $message )
Displays a success message below the field.
Time::make( 'ok_time' )
->label( 'Start Time' )
->set_existing( '09:00' )
->success_notification( 'Time slot available.' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_ok_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input notification-success">
<label for="ok_time" class="pc-form__label">Start Time</label>
<input type="time" name="ok_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input notification-success"
value="09:00:00"
/>
<div class="pc-form__notification pc-form__notification--success">Time slot available.</div>
</div>
info_notification( string $message )
Displays an info message below the field.
Time::make( 'info_time' )
->label( 'Start Time' )
->info_notification( 'All times are in UTC.' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_info_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input notification-info">
<label for="info_time" class="pc-form__label">Start Time</label>
<input type="time" name="info_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input notification-info"
/>
<div class="pc-form__notification pc-form__notification--info">All times are in UTC.</div>
</div>
pre_description( string $description )
Sets a description or hint displayed before the input.
Time::make( 'start_time' )
->label( 'Start Time' )
->pre_description( 'Select your preferred time.' )
post_description( string $description )
Sets a description or help text displayed after the input, before any notification.
Time::make( 'start_time' )
->label( 'Start Time' )
->post_description( 'All times are in UTC.' )
before( string $html ) / after( string $html )
HTML content before or after the input within the wrapper.
Time::make( 'wrapped_time' )
->label( 'Appointment' )
->before( '<span style="color:#6b7280;font-size:13px;">Select appointment time</span>' )
->after( '<span style="color:#6b7280;font-size:13px;">Times shown in GMT</span>' )

Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_wrapped_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<span style="color:#6b7280;font-size:13px">Select appointment time</span>
<label for="wrapped_time" class="pc-form__label">Appointment</label>
<input type="time" name="wrapped_time" class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input" list="_wrapped_time__list" />
<span style="color:#6b7280;font-size:13px">Times shown in GMT</span>
</div>
id( string $id )
Sets a custom HTML id on the input element.
Time::make( 'start_time' )->id( 'my-time-picker' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<input type="time" name="start_time" id="my-time-picker"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
/>
</div>
wrapper_id( string $id )
Sets a custom HTML id on the wrapper div.
Time::make( 'start_time' )->wrapper_id( 'time-wrapper' )
Generated HTML
<div id="time-wrapper" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
/>
</div>
data( string $key, string $value )
Adds a data-* attribute to the input.
Time::make( 'start_time' )->data( 'timezone', 'UTC' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
data-timezone="UTC"
/>
</div>
wrapper_data( string $key, string $value )
Adds a data-* attribute to the wrapper div.
Time::make( 'start_time' )->wrapper_data( 'section', 'schedule' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input" data-section="schedule">
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
/>
</div>
add_class( string $class )
Adds a CSS class to the input element.
Time::make( 'start_time' )->add_class( 'time-picker' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input time-picker"
/>
</div>
add_wrapper_class( string $class )
Adds a CSS class to the wrapper div.
Time::make( 'start_time' )->add_wrapper_class( 'time-field' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input time-field">
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
/>
</div>
show_wrapper( bool $show = true )
Controls whether the wrapping <div> is rendered.
Time::make( 'start_time' )->show_wrapper( false )
Generated HTML
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
/>
tabindex( int $index )
Sets the tab order of the input.
Time::make( 'start_time' )->tabindex( 5 )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
tabindex="5"
/>
</div>
attribute( string $key, mixed $value )
Sets an arbitrary HTML attribute on the input.
Time::make( 'start_time' )->attribute( 'aria-label', 'Choose start time' )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
aria-label="Choose start time"
/>
</div>
attributes( array $attrs )
Sets multiple arbitrary HTML attributes at once.
Time::make( 'start_time' )->attributes( array(
'title' => 'Pick a time',
'tabindex' => '5',
) )
Generated HTML
<div id="form-field_start_time" class="pc-form__element pc-form__element--time_input">
<input type="time" name="start_time"
class="form-control time-input pc-form__element__field pc-form__element__field--time_input"
title="Pick a time" tabindex="5"
/>
</div>
sanitizer( callable $fn )
Sets a sanitization callback applied when set_existing() is called. Default: custom time sanitizer that validates H:i or H:i:s format and outputs as H:i:s.
Using the default (automatic):
Time::make( 'start_time' )
->set_existing( '09:30' ) // Validates and stores as H:i:s
Using a custom callable:
Time::make( 'start_time' )
->sanitizer( function( $value ) {
$time = DateTimeImmutable::createFromFormat( 'H:i', $value );
return $time ? $time->format( 'H:i' ) : '';
} )
->set_existing( '09:30' )
Built-in sanitizer helpers:
| Constant | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
Sanitize::TEXT | sanitize_text_field() | Strips tags, removes extra whitespace |
Sanitize::TEXTAREA | sanitize_textarea_field() | Like TEXT but preserves line breaks |
Sanitize::URL | esc_url_raw() | Sanitises a URL for database storage |
Sanitize::EMAIL | sanitize_email() | Strips invalid email characters |
Sanitize::HEX_COLOR | sanitize_hex_color() | Validates hex colour (#fff or #ffffff) |
Sanitize::NUMBER | Custom numeric parser | Parses to int or float |
Sanitize::NOOP | Pass-through | No sanitization applied |
validator( Validator $validator )
Sets a Respect\Validation validator for server-side validation.
use Respect\Validation\Validator as v;
Time::make( 'start_time' )->validator( v::time( 'H:i:s' ) )
style( Style $style )
Sets a custom style for the field, overriding the default.
use PinkCrab\Form_Components\Style\Default_Style;
Time::make( 'start_time' )->style( new Default_Style() )
Traits
| Trait | Methods |
|---|---|
| Label | label(), get_label(), has_label() |
| Single_Value | value(), get_value(), has_value() |
| Range | min(), max(), range(), get_min(), get_max() |
| Step | step(), get_step(), has_step(), clear_step() |
| Required | required(), is_required() |
| Disabled | disabled(), is_disabled() |
| Read_Only | readonly(), is_read_only() |
| Autocomplete | autocomplete(), get_autocomplete(), has_autocomplete() |
| Input_Mode | inputmode(), get_inputmode(), has_inputmode(), clear_inputmode() |
| Datalist | datalist_items(), get_datalist_key(), get_datalist_items() |
| Description | pre_description(), post_description(), get_pre_description(), get_post_description(), has_pre_description(), has_post_description() |
| Notification | error_notification(), warning_notification(), success_notification(), info_notification() |