Master Dates & Times: n8n Formatting & Calculations

This workflow serves as a comprehensive tutorial for managing dates and times in n8n automations. It showcases two primary methods: the straightforward Date & Time node for calculations (e.g., adding 12 hours) and formatting, and advanced Luxon expressions for precise control like {{$now}}, {{$today}}, date math (plus/minus hours/days), and weekday names.

Key examples include generating 'now' with seconds, tomorrow's date, one hour ago, and more. Sticky notes guide users through execution, inputs/outputs, and best practices, making it ideal for beginners and pros alike.

Benefits include reduced errors in date-dependent workflows, faster development, and versatility across use cases like scheduling, reporting, form processing, and data transformation. Save hours troubleshooting formats—perfect for IT, development, or any automation needing temporal logic.

Use cases: Change input formats from forms/CRMs, compute deadlines, timestamp logs, or prepare dates for APIs. Execute to explore interactively and copy patterns into your workflows.