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MySQL SECOND() function

SECOND() function

MySQL SECOND() returns the second for a time. The return value is in the range of 0 to 59. It provides a way to isolate the second part of a time value, allowing for various time-related calculations and data analysis.

This function is useful in -

  • SECOND() is valuable for analyzing and categorizing data based on the second component of time.
  • The function is used in time duration calculations to determine the number of seconds within a time interval.
  • SECOND() aids in filtering data based on specific seconds, helping to focus on subsets of data.
  • The function helps in presenting time-based data with a more detailed breakdown, including seconds.
  • SECOND() can be used to create custom time formats that include the second value.
  • The function can be used to synchronize events or activities that occur at specific seconds within a minute.
  • SECOND() supports time series analysis by allowing you to group data based on the second component of time.

Syntax:

SECOND(tm)

Where tm is a time.

Syntax Diagram:

MySQL SECOND() Function - Syntax Diagram

MySQL Version: 8.0


Pictorial Presentation:

Pictorial Presentation of MySQL SECOND() function

Example: MySQL SECOND() function

The following statement will return the value of second for a given time 21:29:46.

Code:

SELECT SECOND('21:29:46');

Output:

mysql> SELECT SECOND('21:29:46');
+--------------------+
| SECOND('21:29:46') |
+--------------------+
|                 46 | 
+--------------------+
1 row in set (0.00 sec)

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