Quick Reference
The MySQL SUBTIME() function subtracts time from a time/datetime expression and then returns the new time/datetime.
The following subtracts 10.000001 seconds from the specified date/time.
SELECT SUBTIME('2023-04-15 12:30:20.000100', '10.000001');Output
SUBTIME('2023-04-15 12:30:20.000100', '10.000001')
2023-04-15 12:30:10.000099Syntax
SUBTIME(datetime, time_interval)Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| datetime | The time or datetime to be modified (required) |
| time_interval | The time interval (positive or negative) to subtract from the datetime (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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