How do I compare dates in PHP?

Question

How can I check if a date captured in the database is less than the current date?

foreach( $results as $r ) {
$date = $r['date'];

if($date < $currentdate) {
echo 'oldest dates';
} else {
echo 'newest dates';
}

Compare the timestamps instead: `if (strtotime($date) < strtotime($currentdate))` or use DateTime objects instead. — Amal Murali, Mar 08 '14 at 04:54

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited Mar 08 '14 at 05:01

1

Use strtotime function:

$date  = strtotime($date);
$currentdate = strtotime($currentdate);

edited Mar 08 '14 at 05:01

Nathan

answered Mar 08 '14 at 04:58

Mayur

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 08 '14 at 04:57

0

Use strtotime($date)<strtotime($currentdate)
and make sure that both dates are in correct format.

answered Mar 08 '14 at 04:57

Nemesis

2 Answers2