<!--
{
  "availability" : [
    "iOS: 10.0.0 -",
    "iPadOS: 10.0.0 -",
    "macCatalyst: 13.1.0 -",
    "macOS: 10.12.0 -",
    "tvOS: 10.0.0 -",
    "visionOS: 1.0.0 -",
    "watchOS: 3.0.0 -"
  ],
  "documentType" : "symbol",
  "framework" : "Foundation",
  "identifier" : "/documentation/Foundation/NSDateInterval/intersects(_:)",
  "metadataVersion" : "0.1.0",
  "role" : "Instance Method",
  "symbol" : {
    "kind" : "Instance Method",
    "modules" : [
      "Foundation"
    ],
    "preciseIdentifier" : "c:objc(cs)NSDateInterval(im)intersectsDateInterval:"
  },
  "title" : "intersects(_:)"
}
-->

# intersects(_:)

Indicates whether the receiver intersects with the specified date interval.

```
func intersects(_ dateInterval: DateInterval) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`dateInterval`

The date interval with which to check the receiver for intersection.

## Discussion

See [`intersection(with:)`](/documentation/Foundation/NSDateInterval/intersection(with:)) for more information about determining whether two date intervals intersect.

---

Copyright &copy; 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)