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databricks Platform · Updated Jan 6, 2026

New slicing logic for jobs timeline tables

Starting January 19, 2026, the jobs timeline tables use a new clock hour aligned slicing logic.

What it does

Starting January 19, 2026, the jobs timeline tables use a new clock hour aligned slicing logic. Time slices now align to standard clock hour boundaries (5:00 6:00 PM, 6:00 7:00 PM, and so on) instead of one hour intervals based on the run's start time. New rows will use the new slicing logic, while existing rows remain unchanged.

Why it matters

Reduces operational overhead and unlocks new capabilities for data teams on Databricks.

Key capabilities
Be both a metastore admin
Be both a metastore admin and an account admin, or
Have USE and SELECT permissions
Have USE and SELECT permissions on the system schemas. See Grant access to system tables.
Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

Starting January 19, 2026, the jobs timeline tables use a new clock hour aligned slicing logic. Time slices now align to standard clock hour boundaries (5:00 6:00 PM, 6:00 7:00 PM, and so on) instead of one hour intervals based on the run's start time.

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Key takeaway
Starting January 19, 2026, the jobs timeline tables use a new clock hour aligned slicing logic.
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