how to get datetime to a common format in sql server 2008?

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hi,

i want to get datetime in a common format. if datetime in '05/08/2015 5:37 PM'

or '08/05/2015 5:37 PM'. i am using

select convert(varchar,'05/08/2015 5:37 PM',126 )

but not getting the required result. ;(

thanks...

Posted 12-May-15 2:47am

hasbina

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ZurdoDev 12-May-15 8:57am

What is the required result then?

_Asif_ 12-May-15 9:08am

What is a common format?

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Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter · Answer 1 · 2015-05-12T03:03:00

Solution 1

First of all why convert string to string?! You probably meant:

SQL

convert(datetime, '05/08/2015 5:37 PM', 126)

But code 126 expects ISO8601 format...
For your format you may use 101 or 103, depending on wether it is dd/mm or mm/dd...

Posted 12-May-15 3:03am

Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter

CHill60 · Answer 2 · 2015-05-12T03:13:00

Further to Solution 1 you might find the comments on the documentation on Set DateFormat[^] useful to explain what is going on.

Also note the link to set Language[^]

KEP also mentioned ISO 8601 format - here is a link[^] to explain - it's main benefit is that is unambiguous regardless of the culture settings on either PC or Server (which may be different)

Finally - your use of varchar on the convert makes me suspicious that you may be attempting to store dates as varchar on your database. Don't. Always use the most appropriate data type for the data you are trying to store.