MySQL LOCALTIMESTAMP() Function

LOCALTIMESTAMP() Function

MySQL LOCALTIMESTAMP returns the value of current date and time in ‘YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS’ format or YYYMMDDHHMMSS.uuuuuu format depending on the context (numeric or string) of the function.

CURRENT_TIMESTAMP, CURRENT_TIMESTAMP(), NOW, NOW(), LOCALTIME, LOALTIME(), LOCALTIMESTAMP() are the synonyms of LOCALTIMESTAMP.

The LOCALTIMESTAMP returns the constant time when the statement began to work.

Note: Output of the examples of this page will depend on the current time.

This function is useful in -

• The function is used to display the current local date and time in user interfaces, providing users with real-time information.
• The function is used to generate datetime timestamp values that represent the current local date and time.
• LOCALTIMESTAMP() aids in scheduling tasks or events based on the local date and time, ensuring actions occur as intended.
• LOCALTIMESTAMP() enables time-based calculations and comparisons using the current local date and time.
• When debugging code that involves time-related logic, LOCALTIMESTAMP() helps track the current local date and time during testing.
• LOCALTIMESTAMP() is valuable for capturing and logging real-time timestamps in applications, helping to track events and activities.
• In systems that need to align processes with the local date and time, LOCALTIMESTAMP() ensures accurate timing of actions.

Syntax:

LOCALTIMESTAMP

Syntax Diagram:

MySQL Version: 8.0

Pictorial Presentation:

Example: MySQL LOCALTIMESTAMP

The following statement will return the current date and time in ‘YYYY-MM-DD HH:SS:MM’ format.

Code:

SELECT LOCALTIMESTAMP;

Output:

mysql> SELECT LOCALTIMESTAMP;
+---------------------+
| LOCALTIMESTAMP      |
+---------------------+
| 2015-04-13 17:15:16 | 
+---------------------+
1 row in set (0.01 sec)

Example: LOCALTIMESTAMP in numeric format

The following statement will return the current date and time in ‘YYYY-MM-DD HH:SS:MM’ format as well as YYYYMMDDHHSSMM.uuuuuu format.

Code:

SELECT LOCALTIMESTAMP,LOCALTIMESTAMP+1;

Output:

mysql> SELECT LOCALTIMESTAMP,LOCALTIMESTAMP+1;
+---------------------+-----------------------+
| LOCALTIMESTAMP      | LOCALTIMESTAMP+1      |
+---------------------+-----------------------+
| 2015-04-13 17:17:50 | 20150413171751.000000 | 
+---------------------+-----------------------+
1 row in set (0.00 sec)

Example: LOCALTIMESTAMP()

The following statement will return the current date and time in ‘YYYY-MM-DD HH:SS:MM’ format.

Code:

SELECT LOCALTIMESTAMP();

Output:

mysql> SELECT LOCALTIMESTAMP();
+---------------------+
| LOCALTIMESTAMP()    |
+---------------------+
| 2015-04-13 17:22:58 | 
+---------------------+
1 row in set (0.00 sec)

Example : LOCALTIMESTAMP() in numeric format

The following statement will return the current date and time in ‘YYYY-MM-DD HH:SS:MM’ format as well as YYYYMMDDHHSSMM.uuuuuu format.

Code:

SELECT LOCALTIMESTAMP(),LOCALTIMESTAMP()+1;

Output:

mysql> SELECT LOCALTIMESTAMP(),LOCALTIMESTAMP()+1;
+---------------------+-----------------------+
| LOCALTIMESTAMP()    | LOCALTIMESTAMP()+1    |
+---------------------+-----------------------+
| 2015-04-13 17:21:17 | 20150413172118.000000 | 
+---------------------+-----------------------+
1 row in set (0.00 sec)

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