SQL Server: YEAR Function

In this post 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_value

The date from which to extract the four-digit year.

Note

• See also the DATEPART and DATENAME functions.

Applies To

The YEAR function 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 function examples and explore how to use the YEAR function in SQL Server (Transact-SQL).

For example:

SELECT YEAR('2014/04/28');
Output: 2014

SELECT YEAR('2013/03/31 10:05');
Output: 2013

SELECT YEAR('2015/12/01 10:05:18.621');
Output: 2015