PostgreSQL Timestamp: Purpose & Uses

In PostgreSQL, timestamp is a data type used to store date and time information. It can store dates and times between 4713 BC and 294276 AD. The timestamp data type is very useful for recording timestamps of events such as data insertion, update, or deletion time in a database, as well as other situations that require recording time information. The timestamp data type can also be used for comparing, sorting, and calculating timestamps, making it essential for applications that need to handle time information.