What is Timestamp?
A timestamp is a sequence of characters or encoded information that identifies when a particular event occurred, typically providing the date and time of day, and can be accurate to a fraction of a second.
The timestamp method is used for a variety of synchronization purposes, including assigning a sequence order to a multievent transaction so that the transaction can be canceled if a fault occurs. A timestamp can also be used to record time in reference to a specific starting point in time.
Uses of Timestamp:
Timestamps are used to maintain track of information stored online or on a computer. A timestamp indicates when data was generated, shared, modified, or removed.
Here are some examples of how timestamps can be used:
- A timestamp in a computer file indicates when the file was last modified.
- Photographs with digital cameras have timestamps that show the date and time of day they were taken.
- The date and time of the post are included in social media posts.
- Timestamps are used in online chat and instant messages to record the date and time that a message was delivered, received, or viewed.
- Timestamps are used in blockchain blocks to confirm the validity of transactions, such as those involving cryptocurrencies.
- To secure the integrity and quality of data, data management relies on timestamps.
- Timestamps are used in digital contracts and digital signatures to signify when a document was signed.
Pandas Timestamp.year Attribute:
The Timestamp.year attribute of the Pandas module gives the year in which the date of the specfied Timestamp object falls.
Syntax:
Timestamp.year
Parameters: It has no arguments.
Return Value:
The year in which the date of the specfied Timestamp object falls is returned by the Timestamp.year attribute.
Pandas Timestamp.year Attribute in Python
Example1
Approach:
- Import pandas module using the import keyword.
- Pass some random year, month, day, hour, second, tz = ‘Asia/Kolkata’ (Timezone) as the arguments to the Timestamp() function of the pandas module to get the Timestamp object
- Store it in a variable
- Print the above-obtained Timestamp object
- Apply the year attribute on the above Timestamp object to get the year in which the date of the given timestamp object lies.
- The Exit of the Program.
Below is the implementation:
# Import pandas module using the import keyword. import pandas as pd # Pass some random year, month, day, hour, second, tz = 'Asia/Kolkata' # (Timezone) as the arguments to the Timestamp() function of the # pandas module to get the Timestamp object # Store it in a variable time_stamp_obj = pd.Timestamp(year = 2015, month = 8, day = 5, hour = 7, second = 24, tz = 'Asia/Kolkata') # Print the above obtained Timestamp object print("The above obtained Timestamp object:", time_stamp_obj) # Apply year attribute on the above Timestamp object to # get the year in which the date of the given timestamp object lies print("The year in which the date of the given timestamp object lies:") time_stamp_obj.year
Output:
The above obtained Timestamp object: 2015-08-05 07:00:24+05:30 The year in which the date of the given timestamp object lies: 2015
Example2
Approach:
- Import pandas module using the import keyword.
- Pass some random year, month, day, hour, second, tz = ‘US/Central’ (Timezone) as the arguments to the Timestamp() function of the pandas module to get the Timestamp object
- Store it in a variable
- Print the above-obtained Timestamp object
- Apply the year attribute on the above Timestamp object to get the year in which the date of the given timestamp object lies.
- The Exit of the Program.
Below is the implementation:
# Import pandas module using the import keyword. import pandas as pd # Pass some random year, month, day, hour, second, tz = 'US/Central' # (Timezone) as the arguments to the Timestamp() function of the # pandas module to get the Timestamp object # Store it in a variable time_stamp_obj = pd.Timestamp(year = 2020, month = 1, day = 18, hour = 11, second = 30, tz = 'US/Central') # Print the above obtained Timestamp object print("The above obtained Timestamp object:", time_stamp_obj) # Apply year attribute on the above Timestamp object to # get the year in which the date of the given timestamp object lies print("The year in which the date of the given timestamp object lies:") time_stamp_obj.year
Output:
The above obtained Timestamp object: 2020-01-18 11:00:30-06:00 The year in which the date of the given timestamp object lies: 2020