# Date.quarter

## Function

Read the quarter of the current Date.

## Syntax

```bt
date_value.quarter()
```

## Parameters

No parameters.

## Return value

| Type | Description |
| ------ | ------ |
| Int | Returns the quarter number from 1 to 4. |

## Code Example

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

// Output: 2
```

## Notes

- Quarters are calculated in months: January to March is 1, April to June is 2, July to September is 3, and October to December is 4.