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Date utilities reference


parse_imf_date

parse_imf_date(data: str) -> datetime

Parse a date value using the Internet Message Format (IMF) as defined by RFC 5322.

This is the date format used by the HTTP and email specifications, among others.

Parameters:

Name Type Description Default
data str

The date value to parse.

required

Returns:

Type Description
datetime

A datetime object representing the parsed date.

Raises:

Type Description
ValueError

If the date value is not valid.