PHP cal_to_jd() Function

Example

Convert September 25, 2016 (Gregorian calendar) to Julian Day count:

<?php
$d=cal_to_jd(CAL_GREGORIAN,9,25,2016);
echo $d;
?>

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Definition and Usage

The cal_to_jd() function converts a date in a specified calendar to Julian Day count.

Syntax

cal_to_jd(calendar,month,day,year);
Parameters Description
calendar

Required. Specify the calendar to be converted. It must be one of the following constants:

  • CAL_GREGORIAN
  • CAL_JULIAN
  • CAL_JEWISH
  • CAL_FRENCH
month Required. Specify the month as a number.
day Required. Specify the day as a number.
year Required. Specify the year as a number.

Technical Details

Return Value: Return Julian Day number.
PHP Version: 4.1+