Re: booking

Usually dinner dates would be starting with dinner, then thru the evening. Check out the times on the websites, they usually specify dinner and how long you would be with her.
Me...Im a 4 hour with dinner. Cocktails would be 3 But thats just me....some could be longer, some could be shorter. YMMV.
xoxo
Di

For me, a dinner date runs about 4 hours...give or take.  Lunch or cocktails about 3.  I usually prefer to only schedule one multiple-hour date per day so I do not have to rush or feel rushed.  At least schedule far enough apart to rest and relax a bit.    
To answer your question of when the time starts?  As soon as we meet.  Dinner at 7?  Time starts at 7.  Simple.  It's  an appointment.  But as they say, YMMV.  Some ladies may choose to spend some extra time with their friends.  That's a personal decision.  

XOXO,
Stella