Year 2038 problem
problem affecting digital systems that store system time as a signed 32-bit integer
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Year 2038 problem
Summary
Year 2038 problem is a time formatting and storage bugs[1]. It draws 10,975 Wikipedia views per month (time_formatting_and_storage_bugs category, ranking #2 of 4).[2]
Key Facts
- Year 2038 problem's instance of is recorded as time formatting and storage bugs[3].
- Year 2038 problem's instance of is recorded as technical limitation[4].
- Year 2038 problem's instance of is recorded as Q65266764[5].
- Year 2038 problem occurred on January 19, 2038[6].
- Year 2038 problem's has cause is recorded as integer overflow[7].
- Year 2038 problem's Stack Exchange tag is recorded as https://stackoverflow.com/tags/year2038[8].
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When and Where
Year 2038 problem took place on January 19, 2038[6].
Context
Recorded instance of include time formatting and storage bugs[3], technical limitation[4], and Q65266764[5].
Why It Matters
Year 2038 problem draws 10,975 Wikipedia views per month (time_formatting_and_storage_bugs category, ranking #2 of 4).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] It is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]