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The CDate function converts a valid date and time expression to type Date, and returns the result.
Tip: Use the IsDate function to determine if date can be converted to a date or time.
Note: The IsDate function uses local setting to determine if a string can be converted to a date ("January" is not a month in all languages.)
Syntax
CDate(date)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| date | Required. Any valid date expression (like Date() or Now()) |
Examples
Example 1
How to convert a string to a date:
<script type="text/vbscript">
d=CDate("April 22, 2010")
</script>
d=CDate("April 22, 2010")
</script>
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Example 2
How to convert numbers with separators to a date:
<script type="text/vbscript">
d=CDate(#4/22/10#)
</script>
d=CDate(#4/22/10#)
</script>
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Example 3
How to use CDate to convert a string to a time object:
<script type="text/vbscript">
d=CDate("3:18:40 AM")
</script>
d=CDate("3:18:40 AM")
</script>
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