How to use the DATE Function (VBA)

This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel DATE function (in VBA) with syntax and examples.

Description

The Microsoft Excel DATE function returns the current system date.
The DATE function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a Date/Time Function. It can be used as a VBA function (VBA) in Excel. As a VBA function, you can use this function in macro code that is entered through the Microsoft Visual Basic Editor.
Please read our DATE function (WS) page if you are looking for the worksheet version of the DATE function as it has a very different syntax.

Syntax

The syntax for the DATE function in Microsoft Excel is:

Date()

Parameters or Arguments

There are no parameters or arguments for the DATE function.

Returns

The DATE function returns a date value that represents the current system date.

Applies To

• Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

• VBA function (VBA)

Example (as VBA Function)

The DATE function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.
Let's look at some Excel DATE function examples and explore how to use the DATE function in Excel VBA code:

Date()
Result: '22/11/2003'   (your answer will vary)

For example:

Dim LDate As String

LDate = Date

In this example, the variable called LDate would now contain the current system date.