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Get weekday name in PL/SQL [message #220909]

Thu, 22 February 2007 12:55

jprose
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Registered: February 2007

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Does anyone know if there is a built in PL/SQL function or another method to get the weekday name (or a number) for a date?

I'm just selecting a date and I need to know if it is a Monday, Tuesday, etc...

Thanks in advance to anyone who might have a tip on this,
JP

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Re: Get weekday name in PL/SQL [message #220910 is a reply to message #220909]

Thu, 22 February 2007 13:00

BlackSwan
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EXPERT Question?

http://download-west.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/server.102/b14200/functions180.htm#sthref2296

[Updated on: Thu, 22 February 2007 13:01] by Moderator

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Re: Get weekday name in PL/SQL [message #220916 is a reply to message #220909]

Thu, 22 February 2007 13:39

IT Guru
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SELECT TO_CHAR(SYSDATE,'Day') FROM DUAL

for getting as Monday

SELECT TO_CHAR(SYSDATE,'D') FROM DUAL

for get as 1 or 2 for monday sunday

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Re: Get weekday name in PL/SQL [message #220936 is a reply to message #220916]

Thu, 22 February 2007 15:29

jprose
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Registered: February 2007

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Thanks for the polite and helpful reply IT Guru!

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