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PHP timezone_open() Function

❮ PHP Date/Time Reference

Example

Create a new DateTimeZone object, then return the name of the timezone:

<?php
$tz=timezone_open("Europe/Paris");
echo timezone_name_get($tz);
?>
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Definition and Usage

The timezone_open() creates a new DateTimeZone object.


Syntax

timezone_open(timezone);

Parameter Description
timezone Required. Specifies a timezone

Tip: Look at a list of all supported timezones in PHP

Technical Details

Return Value: Returns the DateTimeZone object on success. FALSE on failure
PHP Version: 5.2+

❮ PHP Date/Time Reference