xs:time

The data type xs:time represents an instant of time that recurs every day.

Lexical form

The lexical form of the data type xs:time is hh:mm:ss.sssssssssssszzzzzz.

The lexical form of the data type xs:time is hh:mm:ss.sssssszzzzzz.

The following abbreviations describe this form:

hh
A two-digit numeral (with leading zeros as required) that represents the hours.
:
A separator between parts of the time portion.
mm
A two-digit numeral that represents the minute.
ss
A two-digit numeral that represents the whole seconds.
.ssssssssssssssssss
Optional. If present, a 1-to-12 digit numeral that represents the fractional seconds.
zzzzzz
Optional. If present, represents the time zone.

Example

The following form, which includes an optional time zone indicator, represents 1:20 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, which is five hours behind than Coordinated Universal Time (UTC):
13:20:00-05:00