MySQL PERIOD_ADD() Function
Example
Add a specified number of months to a period:
SELECT PERIOD_ADD(201703, 5);
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Definition and Usage
The PERIOD_ADD() function takes a period and adds a specified number of months to it.
The PERIOD_ADD() function will return the result formatted as YYYYMM.
Syntax
PERIOD_ADD(period, number)Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| period | Required. A period formatted as YYMM or YYYYMM |
| number | Required. The number of months to add to the period. Can be a positive or negative value |
Technical Details
| Works in: | MySQL 5.7, MySQL 5.6, MySQL 5.5, MySQL 5.1, MySQL 5.0, MySQL 4.1, MySQL 4.0, MySQL 3.23 |
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More Examples
Example
Add a specified number of months to a period:
SELECT PERIOD_ADD(201703, 15);
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Example
Add a specified number of months to a period:
SELECT PERIOD_ADD(201703, -2);
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