Set the date in front matter:
content/news/article-1.md
---
date: 2023-10-19T00:40:04-07:00
title: Article 1
---+++
date = 2023-10-19T00:40:04-07:00
title = 'Article 1'
+++{
"date": "2023-10-19T00:40:04-07:00",
"title": "Article 1"
}
The date is a [time.Time] value. Format and localize the value with the [time.Format] function, or use it with any of the [time methods].
{{ .Date | time.Format ":date_medium" }} → Oct 19, 2023
In the example above we explicitly set the date in front matter. With Hugo’s default configuration, the Date method returns the front matter value. This behavior is configurable, allowing you to set fallback values if the date is not defined in front matter. See [details].