conditional based on time

Question

Is it possible to trigger a conditional in EE via the server time?

{if servertime == 'midnight to 13:00'}
      do this
{if:else}
      do something else
{/if}

Thank you

score 7 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 05 '12 at 10:04

Sure, you can use the {current_time} global variable for basic conditionals. To use your example, here's how we'd check that the time's between midnight and 13:00:

{if
    '{current_time format="%H%i"}' >= '0000' AND
    '{current_time format="%H%i"}' <= '1300'
}
    It's between 00:00 and 13:00
{if:else}
    It isn't.
{/if}

score 4 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 05 '12 at 08:56

If you're not opposed to using a little php in your template the user guide has a basic example to get you going: http://expressionengine.com/user_guide/modules/channel/channel_entries.html#start-on

There's also this plugin http://devot-ee.com/add-ons/cc-time-difference which may come in handy.

score 3 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 06 '12 at 09:38

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Just to reiterate what Jean said - if you are doing something like this, you need to make sure your DST (Day Light Saving) is appropriately configured.

If you're not using FocusLab Config - just drop the following into your config.php (in system/expressionengine/config/)

 $config['daylight_savings'] = ((bool) date('I')) ? 'y' : 'n';

That'll sort it for you dynamically.

answered Nov 06 '12 at 09:38

madebyhippo

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Sorry i don't quite understand this. Does this automate the DST Setting of EE? – KSPR Nov 07 '12 at 07:52
Yes - this sets it automatically for you which means you don't need to worry about it. – madebyhippo Nov 07 '12 at 11:32

score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Nov 05 '12 at 14:57

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You'll need to watch your DST setup too. One way around this will be to use FocusLab's Master Config which fixes it so DST is handled automatically.

answered Nov 05 '12 at 14:57

Jean St-Amand

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