The paper introduces the lubridate package for R, which simplifies working with dates and times. Date-time data is complex due to varying formats, time zones, daylight savings time, and leap years. lubridate provides intuitive functions to parse, extract, and manipulate date-time data, making it easier to handle these challenges. It introduces new object classes for time spans, including instants, intervals, durations, and periods, which allow accurate arithmetic and comparisons. The package also supports time zone conversions and handles daylight savings time effectively. The paper includes examples demonstrating how lubridate simplifies tasks like parsing dates, extracting components, and performing arithmetic with date-times. It also presents a case study using the lakers dataset to analyze game schedules and play times. The package is compatible with various date-time classes and enhances R's ability to handle date-time data. The paper concludes that lubridate improves the user experience for date-time analysis by providing clear, consistent, and accurate tools.The paper introduces the lubridate package for R, which simplifies working with dates and times. Date-time data is complex due to varying formats, time zones, daylight savings time, and leap years. lubridate provides intuitive functions to parse, extract, and manipulate date-time data, making it easier to handle these challenges. It introduces new object classes for time spans, including instants, intervals, durations, and periods, which allow accurate arithmetic and comparisons. The package also supports time zone conversions and handles daylight savings time effectively. The paper includes examples demonstrating how lubridate simplifies tasks like parsing dates, extracting components, and performing arithmetic with date-times. It also presents a case study using the lakers dataset to analyze game schedules and play times. The package is compatible with various date-time classes and enhances R's ability to handle date-time data. The paper concludes that lubridate improves the user experience for date-time analysis by providing clear, consistent, and accurate tools.