MySQL LOCALTIMESTAMP() Function

The LOCALTIMESTAMP() function in MySQL retrieves the current date and time based on the server's time zone setting. This is a very useful function for adding timestamps to your database records or performing time-related operations.

LOCALTIMESTAMP(): Definition and Usage

LOCALTIMESTAMP() is commonly used for logging events, tracking data modifications, or generating time-based reports. The function returns the current timestamp, either as a string in 'YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS' format or as a numeric representation (YYYYMMDDHHMMSS.uuuuuu), depending on the context of how you use it in a query. The time zone used is the server's local time zone.

Syntax

LOCALTIMESTAMP()
      

Examples

Getting the Current Local Timestamp

This query retrieves the current date and time according to the server's time zone.

SELECT LOCALTIMESTAMP();
      

2024-11-01 10:48:53 (Example output; the actual time will vary based on your server's time zone and the time of execution)
      

Adding to the Current Timestamp

Adding 1 to a timestamp typically adds one day. However, the exact behavior can depend on your MySQL server's configuration and the data type of the resulting timestamp value.

SELECT LOCALTIMESTAMP() + 1;
      

2024-11-02 10:48:53 (Example output; one day added to the current timestamp)