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date and time is vs date and time are

The correct phrase here is "date and time are." In this case, "date and time" is considered a plural subject, so should be followed by the plural verb "are."
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This phrase is incorrect. "Date and time" should be followed by the plural verb "are."

"date and time is "

Incorrect - should be "date and time are."
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This phrase is correct. "Date and time" is considered a plural subject, so it should be followed by the plural verb "are."

"date and time are"

Correct - use when referring to both date and time as a plural subject.
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