DSQL, PSQL, ESQL

    Syntax

    The optional precision argument is not supported in ESQL.

    Type

    TIME

    CURRENT_TIME returns the current server time. In versions prior to 2.0, the fractional part used to be always “.0000”, giving an effective precision of 0 decimals. From Firebird 2.0 onward you can specify a precision when polling this variable. The default is still 0 decimals, i.e. seconds precision.

    Examples

    3. -- returns e.g. 14:20:23.1200

    Notes

    • Within a PSQL module (procedure, trigger or executable block), the value of CURRENT_TIME will remain constant every time it is read. If multiple modules call or trigger each other, the value will remain constant throughout the duration of the outermost module. If you need a progressing value in PSQL (e.g. to measure time intervals), use .