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# Work with dates in the Date & Time node in Duaer

In Duaer, Date & Time defaults to Get Current Date. When you only need the current time in an expression, {{ $now }} is enough without this node.
## Get the current date

1. Search for Date & Time and connect it after the previous node.
2. Leave Operation on Get Current Date.
3. Include Current Time is on by default. When it is off, the time is midnight for that day.
4. Output Field Name defaults to currentDate.
5. Select Execute step. That field appears on the output.

Other operations are Add to a Date, Subtract From a Date, Format a Date, Extract Part of a Date, Get Time Between Dates, and Round a Date.

Include Input Fields under Options keeps the incoming fields on the output item. Timezone sets a zone for this step. For expressions, refer to [Work with dates using Luxon in Duaer](/code/cookbook/luxon.md).
## Questions

### Do I need Date & Time in Duaer just to put the current time in Edit Fields?

No. An expression such as {{ $now }} or {{ $today }} is enough. Use the node when you add, subtract, format, or measure the gap between two dates.