Use an all-day event when the date matters but no exact hour defines it, such as a birthday or anniversary. Use a timed reminder when action must happen at a particular hour, such as an appointment or call. Some plans need both: an all-day context and a separate timed action.
Ask what would make you late
You cannot be late to someone’s birthday in the same way you can be late to a dentist appointment. A timed entry protects punctuality. An all-day entry keeps a meaningful date visible without inventing a false time.
Separate occasion from action
Save an anniversary as an all-day yearly date, then add a timed dinner reservation if needed. This preserves the meaning of the occasion while giving the practical plan its own place.
Think about time zones
A video call with someone abroad needs a time and time-zone check. A birthday can remain attached to their local calendar date. Confirm how your calendar displays entries while travelling.
Use names that explain the difference
“Sam’s birthday” and “Call Sam” are clearer than two identical entries. Daytely’s date types can help separate personal dates, appointments and general reminders.
Questions people ask
Should birthdays have a time?
Usually no. Keep the birthday all day and schedule a call separately if needed.
Can an all-day event still notify me?
Yes. It can have advance reminders even without an event time.
