MySQL LOCALTIME() Function

The LOCALTIME() function in MySQL retrieves the current date and time according to the server's time zone setting.

LOCALTIME(): Definition and Usage

This function is very useful for recording timestamps in your database, particularly when you need to ensure that the time reflects the server's local time zone. The output can be a string (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS) or a numeric representation (YYYYMMDDHHMMSS.uuuuuu), depending on the context.

Syntax

LOCALTIME()
      

Examples

Getting the Current Local Date and Time

This query shows how to get the current local date and time using LOCALTIME().

SELECT LOCALTIME();
      

2024-10-28 16:45:33 (Example; the actual time will vary based on your server's time zone and the time of execution)
      

Adding to the Current Local Time

Adding 1 to the result of LOCALTIME() adds one day. Note that the precise behavior of adding a number to a datetime value in MySQL depends on your server's configuration.

SELECT LOCALTIME() + 1;
      

2024-10-29 16:45:33 (Example; one day added to the current local time)