About Get Time
Generates a timestamp showing the amount of time since the UNIX epoch (1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC). Uses the W3C High Resolution Time API.
Input: text. Output: a numeric value.
Format reference: Get Time background and specification
Example
Use “Try example” to load this public sample and its settings, then run it.
Settings used in this example
| Parameter | Example value | Input and choices |
|---|---|---|
| Granularity | Milliseconds (ms) | Seconds (s), Milliseconds (ms), Microseconds (μs), Nanoseconds (ns) |
Input
The input is empty because this example uses the settings to generate its result.
Result
The example demonstrates the configured operation. Generated values, timestamps or formatting may vary between runs.
Parameters
| Parameter | Default value | Input and choices |
|---|---|---|
| Granularity | Seconds (s) | Seconds (s), Milliseconds (ms), Microseconds (μs), Nanoseconds (ns) |
Before interpreting the result
Check seconds versus milliseconds and specify the expected timezone. A timestamp identifies an instant; a formatted local date may be ambiguous around daylight-saving transitions.
How to use this page
- Paste your input or open a local file.
- Adjust tool options if needed, then choose Run tool.
- Copy the result or download the original output bytes.
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