MySQL SUBTIME() function

SUBTIME() function

MySQL SUBTIME() subtracts one datetime value from another. It allows for precise time calculations and adjustments, making it useful in various scenarios.

This function is useful in -

• SUBTIME() is valuable for making precise adjustments to time values, such as subtracting seconds, minutes, or hours.
• It supports event scheduling by calculating new times based on time intervals, which is important for scheduling tasks or events.
• The function allows for subtracting time intervals in various formats, such as hours and minutes.
• SUBTIME() can help validate and adjust time values to ensure they remain within meaningful ranges.
• The function is useful for manipulating time-based data, allowing for adjustments and transformations.
• SUBTIME() helps transform time values by subtracting or adjusting them according to specific requirements.
• SUBTIME() can be used for comparing times by subtracting one time value from another and analyzing the difference.

SUBTIME(expr1,expr2)

Arguments:

Syntax Diagram:

MySQL Version: 8.0

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Example: MySQL SUBTIME() function

The following statement will return a datetime value between two datetimes 2009-05-18 10:29:43.999999 and 19 3:31:18.000002 specified in the arguments.

Code:

 SELECT SUBTIME('2009-05-18 10:29:43.999999','19 3:31:18.000002');

 

Output:

 mysql> SELECT SUBTIME('2009-05-18 10:29:43.999999','19 3:31:18.000002');
+-----------------------------------------------------------+
| SUBTIME('2009-05-18 10:29:43.999999','19 3:31:18.000002') |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+
| 2009-04-29 06:58:25.999997                                | 
+-----------------------------------------------------------+
1 row in set (0.00 sec)
 

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