n8n Node Guide: Date & Time

Description

Data Transformation node in n8n.

What It Does

Manipulate and format dates and times.

When To Use It

Timezone conversion, date arithmetic, formatting timestamps.

Key Parameters

Operation (format, add, subtract), Input Date, Timezone

Common Mistakes

Always specify the timezone – UTC vs local causes off-by-hours bugs.

Example

Webhook timestamp -> Date & Time (format) -> human-readable date.

FAQ

Is this node included in n8n Community Edition?

Yes – Date & Time ships with the free Community Edition. No paid license needed.

For recurring schedules, use the Schedule Trigger instead of date math.?

Where does it fit in a workflow?

Date & Time works with any other node – connect it after a trigger or data node, and feed its output into the next step. Standard n8n data flow: trigger -> transform -> act.

Is support included?

Yes – message the seller through the store and I will help you wire this node.