Chapter 4: SQL Language Elements
4.9.2.89 TO_DATE function (extension)
Syntax
TO_DATE ( date_lit )
Description
The scalar function TO_DATE converts the given date literal to a date value.
Example
SELECT *
FROM orders
WHERE order_date <= TO_DATE ('12/31/1991') ;
Notes
- The result is of type DATE.
- Supply the date literal in any valid format. See "Date Literals" for valid formats.