PHP date_create() Function
Example
Returns a new DateTime object and then formats the date:
<?php
$date=date_create("2016-09-25");
echo date_format($date,"Y/m/d");
?>
Definition and Usage
The date_create() function returns a new DateTime object.
Syntax
date_create(time,timezone);
| Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
| time | Optional. Specify the date/time string. NULL indicates the current date/time. |
| timezone |
Optional. Specify the timezone for the time. The default is the current timezone. |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | Returns a new DateTime object if successful, or FALSE if unsuccessful. |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 5.2+ |
| Update Log: | Starting from PHP 5.3+, if an invalid date is specified, an exception is thrown. |
More Examples
Example 1
Returns a new DateTime object with the specified timezone and then formats the date and time:
<?php
$date=date_create("2013-03-15 23:40:00",timezone_open("Europe/Oslo"));
echo date_format($date,"Y/m/d H:iP");
?>
