How to Add an Estimated Time in Jira

Quick summary

Adding an estimated time in Jira lets teams track effort and plan sprints more accurately. You can set the Original Estimate directly from the task's detail panel in just a few clicks.

Steps

1. In your Jira space, find and select the task you want to edit.
2. Head over to the right-hand panel and click the field next to Original Estimate.
3. Type the estimated duration into the provided input field.
4. Click the Check icon to apply and save the changes.
5. The estimated time will now be added to the task based on your input.