Oracle® Database Reference 10g Release 2 (10.2) Part Number B14237-02 |
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Property | Description |
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Parameter type | String |
Syntax | NLS_DATE_FORMAT = " format " |
Default value | Derived from NLS_TERRITORY |
Modifiable | ALTER SESSION |
Range of values | Any valid date format mask but not exceeding a fixed length |
Basic | No |
NLS_DATE_FORMAT
specifies the default date format to use with the TO_CHAR
and TO_DATE
functions. The default value of this parameter is determined by NLS_TERRITORY
.
The value of this parameter can be any valid date format mask, and the value must be surrounded by double quotation marks. For example:
NLS_DATE_FORMAT = "MM/DD/YYYY"
See Also:
Oracle Database Globalization Support Guide for more information on setting this parameter
Oracle Database Heterogeneous Connectivity Administrator's Guide for information on setting this parameter in heterogeneous systems