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# date

> Display or set the system date.
> More information: <https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/date>.

- Display the current system date and prompt to enter a new date (leave empty to keep unchanged):

`date`

- Display the current system date without prompting for a new date:

`date /t`

- Change the current system date to a specific date:

`date {{month}}-{{day}}-{{year}}`
