PHP date_date_set() Function
Example
Return a new DateTime object, set a new date, and then format the date:
<?php
$date=date_create();
date_date_set($date,2020,10,30);
echo
date_format($date,"Y/m/d");
?>
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Definition and Usage
The date_date_set() function sets a new date.
Syntax
date_date_set(object,year,month,day);
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| object | Required. Specifies a DateTime object returned by date_create() |
| year | Required. Specifies the year of the date |
| month | Required. Specifies the month of the date |
| day | Required. Specifies the day of the date |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | Returns a new DateTime object on success. FALSE on failure |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 5.2+ |
| Changelog: | From PHP 5.3+; changed the return value from NULL to DateTime (on success) |
PHP Date/Time Reference
