Checking the date in Linux is a fundamental task that allows users to keep track of the current date and time, as well as manipulate dates for various purposes. The command to check the date in Linux is simply “date”, and it displays the current date and time in the following format:
# date Thu Feb 16 14:32:17 PST 2023
The “date” command can also be used with various options to format the output, display specific date components, or perform date calculations. For instance, to display only the date without the time, use the “-d” option: