Clarion Date Converter [2025]
Convert between Clarion dates/times and standard formats. Essential for working with Clarion databases and applications.
Understanding Clarion Date/Time Format
Date Format
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Epoch
December 28, 1800
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Storage
Number of days since epoch
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Date Range
Supports dates from 1800 to 9999
Time Format
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Unit
Hundredths of seconds since midnight
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Range
0 to 8,640,000 (24 hours)
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Precision
1/100th of a second
Common Use Cases
Database Management
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Data Migration
Converting between Clarion and modern databases
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Data Analysis
Analyzing date-based records
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Legacy Systems
Maintaining older Clarion applications
Application Development
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Date Calculations
Computing date differences and ranges
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Data Validation
Verifying date/time values
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Integration
Connecting with modern systems
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Clarion use December 28, 1800 as epoch?
This date was chosen to allow for easy calculation of dates before 1900. The specific date ensures accurate handling of leap years and calendar calculations.
How are times stored in Clarion?
Clarion stores times as centiseconds (hundredths of a second) since midnight, allowing for precise time calculations with 1/100th second accuracy.
Are Clarion dates timezone-aware?
No, Clarion dates and times are stored without timezone information. Applications need to handle timezone conversions separately if required.
What's the maximum date Clarion can handle?
Clarion can handle dates up to the year 9999, making it suitable for virtually all business applications and historical data.
Tips for Working with Clarion Dates
Date Calculations
Adding Days
Simply add the number of days to the Clarion date value
clarion_date + days
Time Handling
Converting Hours to Clarion Time
Multiply hours by 360000 for Clarion time units
hours * 60 * 60 * 100
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