System command

date command

Display or set the system date; /t displays without prompting for a change.

Availability: Microsoft Learn command reference spanning Windows client and Windows Server releases; some entries are legacy, role-specific, optional-feature or interactive subcommands.中文

Documented syntax

date [/t | <month-day-year>]

The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.

Examples

Example usage for date.

date /t

Parameters, options and clauses

Option / clauseDescription
/tDisplay the current date without prompting to set it.
<date>Set the system date; this changes system state and may require permission.
<month-day-year>Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context.
Safety note

Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.

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