Extract Date from DateTime in Excel

Using the INT Function

To extract the date from a cell containing both the date and time in Excel, use the INT function. Since Excel stores dates as numbers with the decimal portion representing time, the INT function effectively isolates the date by returning only the integer part of the number.

Formatting with the TIME Function

While the INT function extracts the date, the TIME function can be utilized to format the time portion as hour, minute, and second if needed, separating it from the date.

Splitting with Excel Flash Fill

For a non-formula method, Excel Flash Fill can be used to split date and time values. This feature creates static entries and does not update automatically if the source cell changes.

Additional Excel Date Functions

Other functions such as HOUR, MINUTE, and DAY can be employed to get specific parts of a time value once the date and time have been split.

Common Use Cases

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  Generating daily sales reports from timestamped transaction data
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  Sorting event entries by date without considering time
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  Creating a birthday list from datetime-stamped customer information
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  Comparing attendance by date for events that occur multiple times a day
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  Isolating the date of product returns for monthly return analysis

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