PHP timezone_open()Functions

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Examples

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

timezone_open() creates a new DateTimeZone object.

Syntax

timezone_open(timezone);

Parameters Description
timezone Required. Specifies a timezone.

Tip: See the list of all timezones supported by PHP.

Technical Details

Return value: Returns a DateTimeZone object on success, or FALSE on failure.
PHP Version: 5.2+


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