os.time

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Grid Redstone.png  Function os.time
Returns the current in-game time.
Syntax os.time()
Returns The current in-game time.
Part of ComputerCraft
API os

Examples

Grid paper.png  Example
Prints current time in 12 hour format (with AM and PM).
Code
local time = os.time()
time = textutils.formatTime(time, false)
print("The time is "..time)



Grid paper.png  Example
Prints current time in 24 hour format.
Code
local time = os.time()
time = textutils.formatTime(time, true)
print("The time is "..time)

Additional Notes

  • You must use textutils.formatTime() if you want to print the time in readable form.