Definition and Usage
The date_default_timezone_set() function sets the default timezone used by all date/time functions.Syntax
date_default_timezone_set(timezone)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| timezone | Required. The timezone identifier, like "UTC" or "Europe/Paris". List of valid timezones: http://www.php.net/manual/en/timezones.php |
Tips and Notes
Note: This function returns FALSE if the timezone identifier is not valid, or TRUE otherwise.Example
<?php
echo(date_default_timezone_set("Europe/Paris"));
?>
echo(date_default_timezone_set("Europe/Paris"));
?>
OUTPUT :
1