Time functions perform specific operations regarding time information. These functions enter or calculate a time. The time functions are summarized in the table below.
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Calculates and returns the absolute time difference in hours between two times. |
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Calculates and returns the absolute time difference in minutes between two times. |
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Calculates and returns the absolute time difference in seconds between two times. |
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Calculates the difference in time between two times and returns a signed (positive or negative) value, given in seconds. |
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Extracts and returns the number of hours from a time. |
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Extracts and returns the number of minutes from a time. |
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Extracts and returns the number of seconds from a time. |
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Returns a time string or the current time in a specified format. |
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Converts a time from one format to another and returns the result. |
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Adds time to a time and returns the new time. |
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Returns the system’s time zone setting or makes sure a time zone is valid. |
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Converts date and time values from one geographic region into date and time values that are local to another geographic region. |
Before examining each individual time function, take a look at the time formats. Time formats are usually one of the parameters you enter for a time function. The time format determines how your time information appears when it is returned to the section.
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