# Date.hour

## Function

Read hours.

## Syntax

```bt
date_value.hour()
```

## Parameters

No parameters.

## Return value

| Type | Description |
| ------ | ------ |
| Int | Returns the hour from 0 to 23. |

## Example

```bt
result = date('2026-06-09 10:11:12').hour()

// Output: 10
print result
```

## Notes

- Read in local time zone.