Convert date to datetime in Python

To convert a date to a datetime in Python, you can use the built-in datetime module, which provides a straightforward way to add time information (like hours, minutes, seconds) to a date object.

If you already have a date object (for example, from datetime.date.today()), and you want to turn it into a full datetime object, here’s how you can do it:

Using datetime.combine()

This is the most common method:

from datetime import date, datetime, time

d = date.today()

dt = datetime.combine(d, time.min)

print(dt)

• date.today() gives you today’s date (e.g., 2025-05-22).
  
• time.min adds the time part as 00:00:00, turning it into a complete datetime.
  

Why convert from date to datetime?

• You might need to perform operations that require both date and time (like sorting, filtering, or scheduling).
  
• Some libraries and functions expect a full datetime object, not just a date.
  

Other methods:

If you know the time you want to add, you can use:

  datetime.combine(d, time(14, 30))  # Adds 2:30 PM

You can also construct a datetime directly using:

  datetime(d.year, d.month, d.day)

This flexibility makes it easy to work with dates and times in Python. Just make sure you're using the right method based on your needs!