What does startDate mean?
The start date and time of the item (in [ISO 8601 date format](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_8601)).
Used on types (domainIncludes)
- CreativeWorkSeason
- CreativeWorkSeries
- DatedMoneySpecification
- EducationalOccupationalProgram
- Event
- MerchantReturnPolicySeasonalOverride
- Role
- Schedule
Expected value types (rangeIncludes)
Schema.org domainIncludes and rangeIncludes are descriptive guidance, not strict validation prohibitions. Check the official reference for updates.
How to use startDate correctly
Describes the starting date or time of an event or another scheduled entity.
Common mistake to avoid
Use the actual event schedule and include an appropriate time-zone offset when time of day matters.
Example property value
This snippet is illustrative and may not be sufficient markup on its own. Replace placeholders with real values.
"startDate": "YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss+00:00"Read the official Schema.org startDate definition. Google feature requirements, when relevant, must be checked separately against the official Search Gallery.
Related reference
Browse all Schema.org types and properties · Google feature support status