This SQL Server tutorial explains how to use the YEAR function in SQL Server (Transact-SQL) with syntax and examples.
Description
In SQL Server (Transact-SQL), the YEAR function returns a four-digit year (as a number) given a date value.
Syntax
The syntax for the YEAR function in SQL Server (Transact-SQL) is:
YEAR( date_value )
Parameters or Arguments
date_valueThe date from which to extract the four-digit year.
Note
- See also the DATEPART and DATENAME functions.
Applies To
The YEAR functions can be used in the following versions of SQL Server (Transact-SQL):
- SQL Server 2017, SQL Server 2016, SQL Server 2014, SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2005
Example
Let’s look at some SQL Server YEAR functions examples and explore how to use the YEAR functions in SQL Server (Transact-SQL).
For example:
SELECT YEAR('2014/04/28');
Result: 2014
SELECT YEAR('2013/03/31 10:05');
Result: 2013
SELECT YEAR('2015/12/01 10:05:18.621');
Result: 2015