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SQL Day 42/100: Date and Time Formatting in SQL?
In this quick reel, I’m showing you how to format dates and times with SQL using the `FORMAT()` function.
Whether you're working with timestamps, times, or dates, these formatting patterns will help you display the information in any way you need!

🔸 SQL Date and Time Formatting Patterns 🔸
Here are the most commonly used format patterns:

1. `yyyy`: Year in four digits
Example: `2024`

2. `MM`: Month in two digits
Example: `11` (for November)

3. `MMMM`: Full month name
Example: `November`

4. `dd`: Day of the month in two digits
Example: `24`

5. `hh`: Hour in 12-hour format (01 to 12)
Example: `03`

6. `HH`: Hour in 24-hour format (00 to 23)
Example: `15`

7. `mm`: Minutes (00 to 59)
Example: `45`

8. `ss`: Seconds (00 to 59)
Example: `30`

9. `tt`: AM/PM designation
Example: `PM`

🔸 Example Queries:

- For Date formatting:
`SELECT FORMAT(GETDATE(), 'MMMM dd, yyyy');`
Result: November 24, 2024

- For Time formatting:
`SELECT FORMAT(GETDATE(), 'hh:mm tt');`
Result: 03:45 PM

🔸 5 Most Asked SQL Date and Time Formatting Questions 🔸

1. Q: Can I format dates with a custom separator?
A: Yes! You can use any separator in the format pattern, like `yyyy/MM/dd` or `MM-dd-yyyy`.

2. Q: How do I format the current time in 24-hour format?
A: Use `'HH:mm:ss'` for a 24-hour clock, like `15:45:30`.

3. Q: Can I include both date and time in one format?
A: Absolutely! Use `'yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss'` to show both.

4. Q: What if I need the full weekday name?
A: Use `'dddd'` for the full weekday name (e.g., `Monday`).

5. Q: Can I change the language of the month and day names?
A: Yes, SQL Server uses the language of the session, so it will format months and days according to that. You can also set a specific language if needed.

📌 Tip: Try different patterns based on your project’s needs! Formatting dates and times will make your SQL outputs look clean and professional.

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