Clarion Date Converter [2025]

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Convert between Clarion dates/times and standard formats. Essential for working with Clarion databases and applications.

✓ Two-Way Conversion✓ Real-Time Updates✓ Date and Time Support

Understanding Clarion Date/Time Format

Date Format

  • Epoch

    December 28, 1800

  • Storage

    Number of days since epoch

  • Date Range

    Supports dates from 1800 to 9999

Time Format

  • Unit

    Hundredths of seconds since midnight

  • Range

    0 to 8,640,000 (24 hours)

  • Precision

    1/100th of a second

Common Use Cases

Database Management

  • Data Migration

    Converting between Clarion and modern databases

  • Data Analysis

    Analyzing date-based records

  • Legacy Systems

    Maintaining older Clarion applications

Application Development

  • Date Calculations

    Computing date differences and ranges

  • Data Validation

    Verifying date/time values

  • 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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