How to Fix the datetime.time Conversion Error in Python

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Understanding the Problem

For context, here’s an example of the code that causes the problem:

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In this scenario, the hour column is first converted to datetime and then you attempt to extract the time, which leads to confusion since you are applying the conversion twice.

Step 1: Convert time to String

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By converting the hour column to a string format, you allow pandas to handle the data more flexibly during the conversion process.

Step 2: Convert String to Datetime

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Recap of the Entire Process

Putting these steps together, here's how your code will look:

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Conclusion