On 1 January 1970, a small unpopulated area was moved from Time to Gjesdal municipality.

Historically, the municipality name was spelled Thime, but the "h" was dropped as the Norwegian language was reformed over time.

The blazon is "Gules, a lapwing rising argent" (Norwegian: På raud botn ei sølv vipe med utslegne vengjer).

The charge has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used.

The river Figgjoelva marks the northern border of Time with the municipality of Sandnes.

The large lake Frøylandsvatnet forms part of the border with the neighboring municipality of Klepp.

The landlocked municipality also includes part of the "Høg-Jæren" ("high-Jæren") area which is not flat like the rest of the district.

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Time is made up of 27 representatives that are elected to four year terms.