Date Format Converter
Convert dates between ISO 8601, US, European, and custom formats. Type a date and see all formats instantly.
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💡 Definition
Date Formats
- Different regions and systems use different date formats.
- ISO 8601 (2025-01-15) is the international standard.
- US uses MM/DD/YYYY, Europe uses DD/MM/YYYY.
- This tool shows all common formats at once.
📖 How to use
Step by Step
- Enter or pick a date in the input field
- All format variations appear below instantly
- Click any format card to copy the value
- Click 'Today' to use the current date
🎯 Use cases
When to use
- Converting dates for international communication
- Formatting dates for APIs (ISO 8601)
- Database date field formatting
- Preparing dates for different audiences
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO 8601?▾
ISO 8601 is the international standard for date/time representation: YYYY-MM-DD. It eliminates ambiguity between US (MM/DD) and European (DD/MM) formats and sorts chronologically as text.
What format should I use for APIs?▾
ISO 8601 (YYYY-MM-DD or YYYY-MM-DDTHH:mm:ssZ) is the standard for APIs. It's unambiguous, sortable, and timezone-aware.