PHP date_diff() Function

In this chapter you will learn:

1. Definition for PHP date_diff() Function
2. Syntax for PHP date_diff() Function
3. Parameter for PHP date_diff() Function
4. Return value from PHP date_diff() Function
5. Example - calculate the difference between two dates

Definition

The date_diff() function returns the difference between two DateTime objects.

Syntax

PHP date_diff() Function has the following syntax.

Parameter

Return

PHP date_diff() Function returns a DateInterval object on success that represents the difference between the two dates.

PHP date_diff() Function returns FALSE on failure.

Example

Calculate the difference between two dates

<?php//from  j  a  v  a 2  s .  co m
$date1=date_create("2011-03-15");
$date2=date_create("2013-12-12");
$diff=date_diff($date1,$date2);
?>

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What you will learn in the next chapter:

1. Definition for PHP date_format() Function
2. Syntax for PHP date_format() Function
3. Parameter for PHP date_format() Function
4. Format for PHP date_format() Function
5. Return value from PHP date_format() Function
6. Example - Return a new DateTime object, and then format the date

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