-`time_string` — String containing a date or date with time to convert. The date must be in the US date format (`MM/DD/YYYY`). [String](../../sql-reference/data-types/string.md).
-`time_zone` — Time zone. The function parses `time_string` according to the time zone. [String](../../sql-reference/data-types/string.md).
-`time_zone` — [Timezone](../../operations/server-configuration-parameters/settings.md#server_configuration_parameters-timezone). The function parses `time_string` according to the timezone. Optional. [String](../../sql-reference/data-types/string.md).