PHP date format /Date(1365004652303-0500)/

Question

I am calling an API from where I am getting date /Date(1365004652303-0500)/, I don\'t understand what format this is. How is this date format called? I was not

Answer 1

Let's break /Date(1365004652303-0500)/ down to:

• Date
• 1365004652303
• -0500

First string makes itself pretty clear.

The next large number is the epoch value

The -0500 represents the timezone in which the dates were originally stored. It is relative to UTC and thus, it is referring to Eastern Standard Time.

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EDIT

The epoch is with a milisecond precision. Try this code:

You can also use the timezone for setting the date relative to your own. http://codepad.viper-7.com/RrSkMy