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How does Pandas optimize datetime operations?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Datetime operations use int64 nanosecond representation for speed.
Deep explanation
Pandas converts datetime objects into int64 timestamps internally, enabling fast arithmetic, comparisons, and resampling operations.
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