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How to Display the Current Date and Time in MS Excel

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to insert the current date and time in an Excel worksheet.

Quick summary

To display the current date and time in Microsoft Excel, navigate to the Formulas tab, open the Date & Time function category, and select the NOW function to instantly populate a cell with a live timestamp.


Steps

  1. Open your Microsoft Excel worksheet, go to the top menu bar, and click Formulas.
  2. Click Date & Time from the Formulas menu options.
  3. Choose the NOW function from the list of available Date & Time functions.
  4. The current date and time will be displayed instantly in the selected cell.

📌 Why this matters

The Excel NOW function lets users instantly insert the current date and time into any cell without manual entry, making it essential for time-stamped reports, dynamic dashboards, and automated spreadsheets. By using the built-in Date and Time formula category, anyone can display a live timestamp in seconds — no advanced Excel knowledge required. This feature is especially valuable for professionals who need accurate, auto-updating timestamps in financial models, project trackers, and data logs. Learning to use the NOW function in Excel eliminates manual timestamp errors and saves time across recurring workflows.
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