Should I use the datetime or timestamp data type in MySQL? Asked 07 September, 2021 Viewed 922 times mysql datetime timestamp sqldatatypes 52 Votes 30 Answers Would you recommend using a datetime or a timestamp field, and why (using MySQL)? I'm working with PHP on the server side. mysql datetime timestamp sqldatatypes Your reply on this question: Add Reply Cancel 30 Answer Order by Voted Recent Oldest Submit an answer Embed images in Question