20240301

20240301 is a date expressed in the compact form YYYYMMDD, representing March 1, 2024, in the Gregorian calendar. This eight-digit sequence is commonly used in computing and data storage where fixed-width numeric dates aid sorting and parsing.

In standards terms, the basic form 20240301 corresponds to the ISO 8601 date representation without separators; the extended form is 2024-03-01. The fixed width of the eight digits makes it straightforward for lexicographic sorting, indexing, and reliable comparison in databases, logs, and file naming schemes.

Typical uses for 20240301 include labeling data exports, log entries, and archival files, as well as serving as a stable timestamp in version control and reporting systems. When parsed, it can be broken down into year=2024, month=03, day=01, enabling date calculations and validations within software that expects a YMD structure.

Cultural and calendrical notes: 2024 is a leap year, so February had 29 days and March 1 followed February 29. The date form itself does not encode time or time zone information; additional context is required when precise temporal data is necessary.

See also: ISO 8601 date formats, YYYYMMDD date representation, and date-time handling in computing.