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Create a Pandas Timestamp Object

Explore the creation of pandas Timestamp objects and gain an understanding of how computers store time through epoch time. Learn about the limitations of pandas Timestamp values and how datetime is managed within Python and pandas to handle timezones, leap years, and daylight savings.

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Try it yourself

Try executing the code below to see the result.

Python 3.8
import pandas as pd
y3k = pd.Timestamp(3000, 1, 1)
print(f'They arrived to Earth on {y3k:%B %d}.')

Explanation

Computers and time have a complicated relationship because of timezones, leap years, and in some places, daylight saving times. Computers store time ...