How to Compare Two Times in Python?

To compare two times in Python, you can use the time module or the datetime module. Here are a few examples:

Using the time module:

import time

# Create two time tuples (hour, minute, second)
time1 = (12, 30, 0)
time2 = (14, 45, 0)

# Convert time tuples to seconds
seconds1 = time.mktime(time1)
seconds2 = time.mktime(time2)

# Compare the seconds
if seconds1 < seconds2:
    print("Time 1 is earlier than Time 2")
elif seconds1 > seconds2:
    print("Time 1 is later than Time 2")
else:
    print("Time 1 and Time 2 are the same")

In this example, we create two time tuples representing the hours, minutes, and seconds. We use time.mktime() to convert the time tuples to seconds since the epoch (January 1, 1970). Then, we compare the seconds using standard comparison operators (<, >, ==) to determine the relationship between the two times.

Using the datetime module:

from datetime import time

# Create two time objects
time1 = time(12, 30, 0)
time2 = time(14, 45, 0)

# Compare the time objects
if time1 < time2:
    print("Time 1 is earlier than Time 2")
elif time1 > time2:
    print("Time 1 is later than Time 2")
else:
    print("Time 1 and Time 2 are the same")

In this example, we create two time objects directly using the time() constructor from the datetime module. We compare the time objects using standard comparison operators (<, >, ==) to determine the relationship between the two times.

Both approaches allow you to compare times and determine their order. Choose the one that suits your specific needs and the format of the time representations you are working with.