SQL Reference

Quick Reference

The MySQL ADDTIME() function adds a time interval to a time/datetime and then returns the time/datetime.

The following adds 30 seconds to the datetime.

SELECT ADDTIME('2023-04-15 01:22:30', '30');

Output

ADDTIME('2023-04-15 01:22:30', '30')
2023-04-15 01:23:00

Syntax

ADDTIME(datetime, addtime)

Parameters

ParameterDescription
datetimeThe time/datetime to be modified (required)
addtimeThe time interval to add to datetime (positive or negative number) (required)

SQL Notes:

  • Any work being done to modify the structure of a database or delete tables or the the database itself should only be done after making a recent backup

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