date()

The date() function formats a timestamp into a readable date string.

Syntax

date(string $format, ?int $timestamp = null);

If no timestamp is provided, the current time is used.

Example

echo date("Y-m-d");
echo date("d/m/Y");

Common Format Characters

• Y – Full year
• m – Month
• d – Day
• H – Hour
• i – Minutes
• s – Seconds