MySQL DATE() Function

Definition and Usage

The DATE() function returns the date part of a date or datetime expression.

Syntax

DATE(date)

date The parameter is a valid date expression.

Example

Assuming we have the following table:

OrderId ProductName OrderDate
1 'Computer' 2008-12-29 16:25:46.635

We use the following SELECT statement:

SELECT ProductName, DATE(OrderDate) AS OrderDate
FROM Orders
WHERE OrderId=1

Result:

ProductName OrderDate
'Computer' 2008-12-29