stdlib_util_time

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Neil Tallim edited this page Jul 14, 2015 · 1 revision

Introduction

The time namespace offers some simple time-related functions.

Provides

Functions

`asctime(t)`

Given a UNIX-style timestamp, t, a common string equivalent is returned: "Wed Nov 2 11:58:20 2011"

`localtime()`

Returns the current time as a floating-point UNIX timestamp.

`utctime()`

Returns the current time in UTC as a floating-point UNIX timestamp.

`sleep(t)`

Suspends execution for approximately t seconds, which may be a float.