YouTipFunc Date Timestamp Get
# PHP date_timestamp_get() Function
[ PHP Date/Time Reference](#)
## Example
Return the Unix timestamp for today's date and time:
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## Definition and Usage
The date_timestamp_get() function returns a Unix timestamp.
## Syntax
date_timestamp_get(_object);_
| Parameter | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| _object_ | Required. Specifies a DateTime object returned by [date_create()](#). |
## Technical Details
| Return Value: | Returns a Unix timestamp representing the date. |
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| PHP Version: | 5.3+ |
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