currentTimestamp (Function)
When no argument is provided, function returns the system current
timestamp in yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss format, and when a timezone is
provided as an argument, it converts and return the current system time
to the given timezone format.
Syntax
<STRING> time:currentTimestamp()
<STRING> time:currentTimestamp(<STRING> timezone)
Query Parameters
| Name | Description | Default Value | Possible Data Types | Optional | Dynamic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| timezone | The timezone to which the current time need to be converted. For example, Asia/Kolkata, PST. Get the supported timezone IDs from [here](https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/api/java/time/ZoneId.html) | System timezone | STRING | Yes | No |
Example 1
time:currentTimestamp()
Returns current system time in yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss format, such as
2019-03-31 14:07:00.
Example 2
time:currentTimestamp('Asia/Kolkata')
Returns current system time converted to Asia/Kolkata timezone
yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss format, such as 2019-03-31 19:07:00. Get the
supported timezone IDs from
here
Example 3
time:currentTimestamp('CST')
Returns current system time converted to CST timezone
yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss format, such as 2019-03-31 02:07:00. Get the
supported timezone IDs from
here