I want to use the distance_of_time_in_words function from DateHelper into another Helper. How to

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Asked: June 7, 20262026-06-07T19:42:42+00:00 2026-06-07T19:42:42+00:00

I want to use the distance_of_time_in_words function from DateHelper into another Helper.

How to use symfony DateHelper into my custom Helper?

Any hint is very much appreciated.

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Editorial Team · Answer 1 · 2026-06-07T19:42:43+00:00

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I think I found the solution.

Added following line before calling distance_of_time_in_words() function in my helper.

sfProjectConfiguration::getActive()->loadHelpers(array('Date'));

That is what I needed, Thanks.

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