NLS_DATE_FORMAT

Parameter type	String
Syntax	NLS_DATE_FORMAT = "format"
Default value	Derived from NLS_TERRITORY
Parameter class	Dynamic: ALTER SESSION
Range of values	Any valid date format mask but not exceeding a fixed length

NLS_DATE_FORMAT specifies the default date format to use with the TO_CHAR and TO_DATE functions. The default value of this parameter is determined by NLS_TERRITORY.

The value of this parameter can be any valid date format mask, and the value must be surrounded by double quotation marks. For example:

NLS_DATE_FORMAT = "MM/DD/YYYY"

See Also: Oracle9i Database Globalization Support Guide for more information on setting this parameter Oracle9i Heterogeneous Connectivity Administrator's Guide for information on setting this parameter in heterogeneous systems