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3 min readFeb 22, 2026
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How to Format Dates

Use DateFormatter for readable dates.

Steps

  1. Paste the code into a Swift file or playground.
  2. Run it once to verify the output.
  3. 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.