ISDATE function [Data type conversion]

Tests if a string argument can be converted to a date.

Syntax 
ISDATE( string )
Parameters

  • string   The string to be analyzed to determine if the string represents a valid date.

Remarks

If a conversion is possible, the function returns 1; otherwise, 0 is returned. If the argument is NULL, 0 is returned.

Standards and compatibility

  • SQL/2003   Vendor extension.

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