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Arrow

Human-friendly date and time handling in Python.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 13, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Arrow is a Python library that simplifies the creation, manipulation, formatting, and conversion of dates, times, and timestamps. It provides an intuitive interface for working with datetime objects, making it easier to handle temporal data in applications.

Arrow stands out by providing a more intuitive and user-friendly interface compared to Python's built-in datetime module, making it easier for developers to work with temporal data.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers who need to handle complex datetime operations in their Python projects

  • Projects requiring human-readable date and time representations

  • Applications that require timezone conversions without manual calculations

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects that do not involve handling dates or times

  • Users looking for a full-fledged calendar application (Arrow is a library, not an app)

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited support for non-Python environments

    Primary language is Python, and official support is limited to this ecosystem.

  2. 02

    Documentation can be sparse in certain areas

    Some advanced features lack comprehensive documentation or examples

What it does well

  • Simplified date and time manipulation

  • Human-friendly datetime formatting

  • Support for timezone conversions

  • Easy creation of relative dates and times

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

Pricing last confirmed Sep 21, 2026.

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