Re: diff between two timestamps. - Mailing list pgsql-novice

HK writes:
> Hi all,
>     Can i get the difference between two timestamps in seconds.
>  If i use
> t1 timestamp;
> t2 timestamp;
> select t1 - t2;
> i get something like "10 days" or "00:10".
>
> Can i get the number of seconds elapsed between the two timestamps.
> Plz help me. I am trying the first time using the stored procedures.


   Use extract(epoch from interval) to get this.  More details can be
found in the Functions and Operators section of the Users Guide.

   Regards,
       Harry.