No timestamps in KML file?

[routeconverter]

"So you open GPX in Google Earth?"

Yes, of course, if I want to view the track in GE.

That is not self-evident. KML is the natural format of Google Earth and it makes a difference whether the format is GPX or KML for the answer of your question.

But maybe we should return to my original question! I'll re-phrase it.

Let's say I want to use RC to convert xyz.GPX (with timestamps) to KML. I open the GPX in RC then use File > Save As, and specify Google Earth. But the resultant file xyz.KML does not contain any time data.

Why not?

Now it's clearer, what you're doing. And I've already answered this question in my first post. In short: if you don't use "Waypoint list" as a type there is no way to representation timestamps in KML as the format does not allow it. If you find a different way to represent timestamps, please provide test files.