Property | Description |
---|---|
Parameter type | String |
Syntax | NLS_DATE_LANGUAGE = language |
Default value | Derived from NLS_LANGUAGE |
Modifiable | ALTER SESSION |
Range of values | Any valid NLS_LANGUAGE value |
NLS_DATE_LANGUAGE
specifies the language to use for the spelling of day and month names and date abbreviations (a.m., p.m., AD, BC) returned by the TO_DATE
and TO_CHAR
functions.
See Also:
Oracle Database Globalization Support Guide for more information on setting this parameter
Oracle Database SQL Reference for information on the TO_DATE
and TO_CHAR
functions.
Oracle Database Heterogeneous Connectivity Administrator's Guide for information on setting this parameter in heterogeneous systems