CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
The CURRENT_TIMESTAMP function returns the current date and time in the session time zone, as a value of data type TIMESTAMP_TZ. The time zone offset reflects the current local time of the session.
When you want to retrieve the current date and time in the session time zone as a TIMESTAMP value, use the LOCALTIMESTAMP function.
Return Values
TIMESTAMP_TZ
Syntax
CURRENT_TIMESTAMP [ (precision) ]
Parameters
- precision
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The fractional second precision of the time value returned. When you omit this argument, then the function uses a default value of 6.
Examples
Example 6-59 Retrieving the Current Timestamp
Assume you want to retrieve the current timestamp.
SHOW CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
13-FEB-07 09.11.33.454685 AM -08:00
