textutils.formatTime

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Grid Redstone.png  Function textutils.formatTime
Takes input time and formats it in a more readable format. If the second value is true, returns time in twenty-four hour format; if the second value is false, returns time in twelve-hour format, with AM or PM. Default for twentyFourHour is false.
Syntax textutils.formatTime(number time, boolean twentyFourHour)
Returns string formatted time
Part of ComputerCraft
API textutils

Examples

Grid paper.png  Example
Prints the Minecraft world time in 12-hour time.
Code
print( textutils.formatTime( os.time(), false ) )
Output Depends on the time of day in your world, it will look something like this: "5:30 AM".




Grid paper.png  Example
Prints the Minecraft world time in 24-hour time.
Code
print( textutils.formatTime( os.time(), true ) )
Output Depends on the time of day in your world, it will look something like this: "17:30".