What is Date Time Formatter in Pabbly Connect and How It is Used?

Learn how to use Date Time Formatter in Pabbly Connect for formatting dates and times with this detailed tutorial. Discover features and integrations! Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Date Time Formatting

To start using the Date Time Formatter in Pabbly Connect, first, log into your Pabbly Connect account. If you are a new user, you can sign up and get 100 free tasks every month. Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard where you can create a new workflow.

In this tutorial, we will be using Google Sheets as the trigger application to capture date and time data. You can use any application as per your requirement. Ensure that you have your data ready in Google Sheets, which includes fields for title, description, and date.

2. Formatting Date and Time with Pabbly Connect

Now that we have our data from Google Sheets, we will use the Date Time Formatter feature in Pabbly Connect. Select the Date Time Formatter as your action application. The first action event we’ll explore is the ‘Format Date with Time Zone’.

• Choose ‘Format Date with Time Zone’ as the action event.
• Map the date from Google Sheets that needs formatting.
• Specify the ‘From Format’ and the desired ‘To Format’ along with the time zones.

After mapping the date and selecting the appropriate formats, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. You will receive the formatted date in the desired output format. This feature allows you to easily convert dates and times into formats that suit your needs.

3. Additional Formatting Features in Pabbly Connect

Besides formatting date and time with the time zone, Pabbly Connect offers additional features such as formatting date only and time zone only. To explore these features, add another action step and select the Date Time Formatter again.

For formatting date only, select ‘Format Date Only’ as the action event. Map the date from Google Sheets and specify the formats you wish to convert from and to. Similarly, for changing the time zone only, select ‘Format Time Zone Only’ and follow the same mapping process.

• Use ‘Format Date Only’ to modify just the date.
• Utilize ‘Format Time Zone Only’ to change only the time zone.

After setting up these actions, you can test each one to ensure they work as expected. This flexibility allows you to manipulate date and time data effectively.

4. Adding or Subtracting Time Using Pabbly Connect

The next feature we will explore is the ability to add or subtract time using Pabbly Connect. Select the Date Time Formatter again and choose ‘Add or Subtract Time’ as the action event. This feature allows you to adjust your date and time as needed.

Map the date from Google Sheets and provide an expression for the amount of time you want to add or subtract. For example, you can specify ‘+1 month -5 hours’. After entering the expression, select the desired output format and click ‘Save and Send Test Request’.

Provide expressions like ‘+1 month’ or ‘-5 hours’. Choose the format in which you want the adjusted date and time.

You will receive a response showing the adjusted date and time based on your specifications. This feature is particularly useful for scheduling and time management tasks.

5. Calculating Duration Between Dates in Pabbly Connect

Finally, we will look at how to calculate the duration between two dates using Pabbly Connect. Select the Date Time Formatter and choose ‘Date Duration Calculator’ as the action event. This feature helps you find the difference between two dates.

Map the first date and then provide the second date manually or from another step in your workflow. After mapping both dates, click ‘Save and Send Test Request’. You will receive a response indicating the duration in years, months, days, and even hours and minutes.

Specify the first and second dates for the calculation. Receive a detailed response indicating the duration between the two dates.

This feature is extremely helpful for project management and scheduling tasks where understanding time differences is crucial.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Date Time Formatter in Pabbly Connect is a powerful tool that allows users to format, manipulate, and calculate dates and times efficiently. By integrating applications like Google Sheets, users can automate their workflows and enhance productivity. With features for formatting, adding or subtracting time, and calculating durations, Pabbly Connect provides comprehensive solutions for date and time management.