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get only the date from datetime python ?

## How to Extract the Date from a Python datetime Object

Working with dates and times in Python is a common need, and the `datetime` module offers powerful tools for this task. Sometimes, though, you only need the date portion from a `datetime` object, not the time. This blog post will walk you through several simple methods to achieve this.

**The `date()` Method**

The most straightforward approach is to use the `date()` method inherent to the `datetime` object.

“`python
import datetime

# Get the current datetime
now = datetime.datetime.now()

# Extract the date
only_date = now.date()

# Print the result
print(only_date)
“`

This will output the current date in the format `YYYY-MM-DD`.

**Using String Formatting (`strftime()`)**

For more flexibility in how you format the date, you can use the `strftime()` method.

“`python
import datetime

now = datetime.datetime.now()
formatted_date = now.strftime(“%Y-%m-%d”)
print(formatted_date)
“`

This code snippet uses the `”%Y-%m-%d”` format code to specify the desired output format (year, month, day, separated by hyphens). You can explore various format codes to customize the date representation further.

**Choosing the Right Method**

The `date()` method is the most concise and efficient for simply extracting the date.

If you need to format the date in a specific way for display or storage, `strftime()` provides more control.