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Version: 8.1

dateIsDaylight

This function is used by Ignition's Expression language.

Description​

Checks to see if the current timezone is using daylight savings time during the date specified. Will use the current date if no date is specified.

Syntax​

dateIsDaylight([date])

Parameters​

TypeParameterDescription
DatedateThe date to use for the check. If omitted, the current date will be used. [optional]

Returns​

Boolean - Returns true if the current time zone is using Daylight Saving Time during the specified date, or false otherwise.

Examples​

Code Snippet
dateIsDaylight(toDate("2007-06-28 00:00:00")) // Will return True in the US/Pacific Timezone, due to that time zone's observation of Daylight Saving Time on the specified date.