In tables should date/time/year in table be left or right aligned? [duplicate]

Dates (in any format) should ideally be left-aligned inside a data table column.

1. How should data be aligned in a table?
2. How should text entries be aligned in a table?
3. Should numbers be left aligned?
4. Should tables be left justified?

How should data be aligned in a table?

Generally, you should align text left and numbers right. This way it's easier to differentiate between the two and numbers are easier to compare.

How should text entries be aligned in a table?

Left-aligned text should be the default because it is easier to read than centered or right-aligned text. Text in the stub column should always be left-aligned. Column heading alignment should match the column alignment except that right-aligned columns should have centered headings.

Should numbers be left aligned?

Alignment Matters

This is also how most people learn arithmetic — start on the right and move left, carrying digits as you go[1]. Therefore, tables should keep numerical data right-aligned. Textual data is read (in English) from left-to-right.

Should tables be left justified?

In general, center information in all other cells of the table. However, left-align the information if doing so would improve readability, particularly when cells contain lots of text.