MySQL CURRENT_DATE() function

CURRENT_DATE() function

In MySQL, the CURRENT_DATE returns the current date in ‘YYYY-MM-DD’ format or YYYYMMDD format depending on whether numeric or string is used in the function. CURDATE() and CURRENT_DATE() are the synonym of CURRENT_DATE.

Note: All of the example codes of this page will produce outputs depending upon the current date.

This function is useful in -

• Keeping track of events, transactions, and changes in a database is essential.
• Time intervals and date ranges are useful when filtering and querying data.
• CURRENT_DATE() can help determine an individual's current age when calculating their age, especially when it is combined with the person's birthdate.
• By comparing outdated or obsolete records to the current date, CURRENT_DATE() can identify and remove them.
• In logging systems, CURRENT_DATE() is used to timestamp log entries, making it easier to track events and troubleshoot problems.

Syntax:

CURRENT_DATE

Syntax Diagram:

MySQL Version: 8.0

Pictorial Presentation:

Example: MySQL CURRENT_DATE

The following statement will return the current date in ‘YYYY-MM-DD’ format.

Code:

SELECT CURRENT_DATE;

Output:

mysql> SELECT CURRENT_DATE;
+--------------+
| CURRENT_DATE |
+--------------+
| 2015-04-13   | 
+--------------+
1 row in set (0.00 sec)

Video Presentation:

All Date and Time Functions:

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