GetSystemTime function

Retrieves the current system date and time. The system time is expressed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

To retrieve the current system date and time in local time, use the GetLocalTime function.

Syntax

C++
void WINAPI GetSystemTime(
  _Out_ LPSYSTEMTIME lpSystemTime
);

Parameters

lpSystemTime [out]

A pointer to a SYSTEMTIME structure to receive the current system date and time. The lpSystemTime parameter must not be NULL. Using NULL will result in an access violation.

Return value

This function does not return a value or provide extended error information.

Remarks

To set the current system date and time, use the SetSystemTime function.

Examples

For an example, see SYSTEMTIME.

Requirements

Minimum supported client

Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps | UWP apps]

Minimum supported server

Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps | UWP apps]

Minimum supported phone

Windows Phone 8

Header

Winbase.h (include Windows.h)

Library

Kernel32.lib

DLL

Kernel32.dll

See also

GetLocalTime
GetSystemTimeAdjustment
GetSystemTimeAsFileTime
SetSystemTime
System Time
SYSTEMTIME
Time Functions

 

 

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