PostgreSQL CLOCK_TIMESTAMP() function

CLOCK_TIMESTAMP() function

The PostgreSQL CLOCK_TIMESTAMP() function returns the current date and time, which changes during the statement execution.

Uses of CLOCK_TIMESTAMP() Function

• Current Timestamp: Retrieve the current date and time with time zone information.


• Real-Time Data: Useful for capturing real-time timestamps in applications.


• Logging: Record precise timestamps for logging purposes.


• Time-Sensitive Operations: Perform operations requiring the exact current time during execution.

Syntax:

clock_timestamp()

Return Type: timestamp with time zone.

PostgreSQL Version: 9.3

Visual Presentation of PostgreSQL CLOCK_TIMESTAMP() function

Example: PostgreSQL CLOCK_TIMESTAMP() function

SQL Code:

SELECT clock_timestamp();

Output:

      clock_timestamp
----------------------------
 2015-01-14 15:49:26.086-08
(1 row)

N.B. - The outputs depending upon the current date and time.

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