How to Get the Current Month in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Get the Current Month in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Select your visual and go to the 'Modeling' tab.
Select 'New measure'.
Type the DAX formula to get the current month.
Click the check icon to apply and commit changes.
The new measure will be automatically added to your 'Data' pane. Click on it and add it to your visual.
Following these steps gives you the current month as a number.
Quick answer: To get the current month in Power BI, select your visual, go to the Modeling tab, and click New measure. Type the DAX formula, click the check icon to commit, and add the new measure from the Data pane to your visual to display the current month as a number.
About this Power BI tutorial
Calculate and display the current month as a number in Power BI by creating a new measure with a DAX formula and adding it to your visual. This guide shows how to get the Current Month in Power BI in 6 steps, starting with "Select your visual and go to the 'Modeling' tab" and finishing with "Following these steps gives you the current month as a number". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Power BI interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to get the Current Month in Power BI?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Power BI data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Power BI. Related guides: How to Implement Row-Level Security in Power BI, How to Import Data into Power BI and How to Import Excel into Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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