PHP date_parse_from_format() Function
Example
Return an associative array with detailed information about a specified date, according to the specified format:
<?php
print_r(date_parse_from_format("mmddyyyy","05122013"));
?>
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Definition and Usage
The date_parse_from_format() function returns an associative array with detailed information about a specified date, according to the specified format.
Syntax
date_parse_from_format(format, date)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| format | Required. Specifies the format (a format accepted by date_create_from_format()) |
| date | Required. A string that specifies a date |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | Returns an associative array containing information about the specified date on success |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 5.3+ |
| PHP Changelog: | PHP 7.2: The [zone] element of the returned array now represents seconds instead of minutes. It also has its sign inverted: -120 is now 7200. |
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