This SQL Server tutorial explains how to use the MONTH function in SQL Server (Transact-SQL) with syntax and examples.
Description
In SQL Server (Transact-SQL), the MONTH function returns the month (a number from 1 to 12) given a date value.
Syntax
The syntax for the MONTH function in SQL Server (Transact-SQL) is:
MONTH( date_value )
Parameters or Arguments
date_value
The date from which to extract the month.
Note
- See also the DATEPART and DATENAME functions.
Applies To
The MONTH 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 MONTH functions examples and explore how to use the MONTH functions in SQL Server (Transact-SQL).
For example:
SELECT MONTH('2014/04/28');
Result: 4
SELECT MONTH('2014/03/31 10:05');
Result: 3
SELECT MONTH('2014/12/01 10:05:18.621');
Result: 12