PHP: microtime() function

Last update on August 19 2022 21:50:39 (UTC/GMT +8 hours)

Description

The microtime() function creates current Unix timestamp with microseconds values.

Version:

(PHP 4 and above)

Syntax:

microtime(get_as_float)

Parameter:

Name	Description	Required / Optional	Type
get_as_float	When it set to true then a float (in seconds) is returned instead of a string.	Optional	Boolean

Return value:

Unix timestamp

Value Type: Mixed*.

*Mixed : Mixed indicates multiple (but not necessarily all) types.

Example:

<?php
echo(microtime());
?>

Output:

0.01583100 1295421766

Note: Since the current time is not static, therefore the output may vary.

See also

PHP Function Reference

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