DATE bind option

The DATE bind option specifies the format of date output that Db2 returns. If a value is not specified, Db2 uses the value specified in the DATE FORMAT field on panel DSNTIP4.

Command option Option values Used with
DATE
  • ( EUR )
  • ( ISO )
  • ( JIS )
  • ( LOCAL )
  • ( USA )

Option descriptions for DATE

DATE(EUR)
Use the date format of the IBM® standard for Europe.
DATE(ISO)
Use the date format of the International Standards Organization.
DATE(JIS)
Use the date format of the Japanese Industrial Standard.
DATE(LOCAL)
Use the same date format as specified for the ISO value.
DATE(USA)
Use the date format of the IBM standard for the United States of America.

Default values for DATE

Process Default value
BIND SERVICE The value specified in the DATE FORMAT field of the DSNTIP4 subsystem parameter