How can I change microseconds in a datetime?

Question

How can I change my code to new output?

My code:

import datetime
x = datetime.datetime.today()
print(x) 
# Old Output: 2021-12-15 12:03:16.151803

but I want to create new output (remove the 803 from 12:03:16.151803 and save whole new output 2021-12-15 12:03:16.151)

# New Output: 2021-12-15 12:03:16.151

Thanks, but if I'm interested in leaving two digits after a full stop? — Gater Ryxisley, Dec 15 '21 at 10:26
You should look [here](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/7588511/format-a-datetime-into-a-string-with-milliseconds)`.strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S.%f')[:-3]` — Tony, Dec 15 '21 at 10:28

SirLez · Accepted Answer · 2021-12-15T10:42:55.367

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The simplest way to do that is by slicing it

Example:

x = datetime.datetime.today().strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S.%f")[:-3]
print(x)

edited Dec 15 '21 at 10:42

answered Dec 15 '21 at 10:22

SirLez

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Thanks, but if I'm interested in leaving two digits after a full stop? – Gater Ryxisley Dec 15 '21 at 10:26
Answer is edited check out the new answer – SirLez Dec 15 '21 at 10:38

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 15 '21 at 10:56

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You can use .replace method of datetime objects.

from datetime import datetime

now = datetime.now()
print(now)
# 2021-12-15 13:51:27.148999

modified = now.replace(microsecond=0)
print(modified)
# 2021-12-15 13:51:27

You just can not edit any value of a datetime object. .replace() method creates a new datetime objects having the modification you wanted.

answered Dec 15 '21 at 10:56

nejdetckenobi

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yeah thanks you , but I wish like to make ``2021-12-15 13:51:27.148`` from ``2021-12-15 13:51:27.148999`` – Gater Ryxisley Dec 15 '21 at 11:21

How can I change microseconds in a datetime?

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