PostgresDB 22007: Invalid datetime format

When the provided date or time format is invalid.

When encountering error 22007: Invalid datetime format from Postgres DB, follow these steps:

  1. Identify the Query Causing the Error:
    • Review the application logs to pinpoint the exact query or command that triggered the error.
  2. Analyze the Query:
    • Check the format of datetime values in the query. Compare it with the expected format in PostgreSQL, which is typically 'YYYY-MM-DD HH:MI:SS'.
  3. Manual Test:
    • Execute a simplified version of the problematic query directly in the psql command line or through a GUI tool like pgAdmin. For example, if the issue is with an INSERT or UPDATE, try inserting or updating a single row with the same datetime values.
  4. Check Database and Client TimeZone Settings:
    • Run SHOW timezone; in psql to see the current timezone setting of your PostgreSQL server.
    • If your application is in a different timezone, this discrepancy might be the cause. Adjust your query or application to ensure datetime values are in the correct timezone.
  5. Validate and Convert Date Formats:
    • If the datetime string is in a different format, use the TO_TIMESTAMP function to convert it. For example:
    • SELECT TO_TIMESTAMP('2023-01-01 12:00:00', 'YYYY-MM-DD HH24:MI:SS');
    • This can help test if PostgreSQL can successfully parse your datetime string.
  6. Check for Invalid Dates:
    • Ensure the date and time values are valid (e.g., not February 30th or 25:61:00).
  7. Adjust Application Code or Query:
    • Once you identify the issue, adjust the offending query in your application code. Ensure datetime values are correctly formatted and valid before they are sent to the database.
  8. Re-run the Query:
    • After making adjustments, re-run the query to confirm the error is resolved.

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