python - How to compare DateTime object with an integer?

How do I compare an object datetime.datetime.now().time() with an integer like 12?

I need to make an if condition, which checks whether the time of day is before 12PM or after 12PM and take corresponding action.

Answer

Simple: you don't. You create a datetime object to compare instead:

import datetime
a = datetime.datetime.now().time()
b = datetime.time(12, 00, 00, 000000)

if a < b:
     print("Do x here")
else:
      print("Do y here")