DateParse

→ object

Converts a string representation to a date object that can be used with other date functions.

Available in: Email CloudPage Automation Triggered Send

Syntax

Platform.Function.DateParse(dateString [, format])

1–2 arguments

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
dateString	string	Yes	String to parse as a date
format	string	No	Expected date format pattern

Examples

var dateStr = "2026-03-30";
var dateObj = Platform.Function.DateParse(dateStr);

// Use the parsed date with other functions
var formatted = Platform.Function.FormatDate(dateObj, "MMMM D, YYYY");
Write(formatted); // "March 30, 2026"

// Check if a stored date is in the future
var expiryDate = Platform.Function.Lookup("Tokens", "ExpiresAt", "Token", token);
var expiry = Platform.Function.DateParse(expiryDate);
var diff = Platform.Function.DateDiff(Platform.Function.Now(), expiry, "H");
var isValid = diff > 0;