# Date.yearday

## Function

Reads the day of the year that the current Date is.

## Syntax

```bt
date_value.yearday()
```

## Parameters

No parameters.

## Return value

| Type | Description |
| ------ | ------ |
| Int | Returns a date number from 1 to 366. |

## Code Example

```bt
result = date('2026-01-01 00:00:00').yearday()

// Output: 1
```

## Notes

- Read date in local time zone.