3 min readFeb 22, 2026
SwiftHow to Format Dates
Use DateFormatter for readable dates.
Steps
- Paste the code into a Swift file or playground.
- Run it once to verify the output.
- Adjust the inputs to match your use case.
Copy and paste
import Foundation
let formatter = DateFormatter()
formatter.dateFormat = "MMM d, yyyy"
let now = Date()
let text = formatter.string(from: now)
print(text)Notes
- Keep functions small and focused for reuse.
- Prefer safe APIs like optionals and guards.
