# Present datetime context in any format with datetime_format

> A new datetime_format parameter on Agent and Team lets you control exactly how the current datetime is presented in the agent's context using any valid strftime format string.

- Published: 2026-03-10
- Author: Agno Team
- Category: Changelog
- Canonical: https://agno-com-nine.vercel.app/articles/format-datetime-context-to-match-your-locale-or-use-case-with-datetime-format
- Markdown: https://agno-com-nine.vercel.app/articles/format-datetime-context-to-match-your-locale-or-use-case-with-datetime-format.md

A new `datetime_format` parameter on `Agent` and `Team` lets you control exactly how the current datetime is presented in the agent's context using any valid `strftime` format string. This removes the need to manually inject formatted timestamps through instructions and ensures consistent datetime representation across different locales, regions, and output requirements.

Details**:**

- Pass any `strftime`compatible format string (e.g., `"%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S"` for ISO-8601, `"%Y-%m-%d"` for date-only, or locale-specific patterns)
- Applies wherever datetime context is injected, including `add_datetime_to_context=True`
- Defaults to existing behavior when not set; no migration required

See [cookbook.](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno/blob/main/cookbook/02_agents/03_context_management/datetime_format.py)