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Core idea
What is the main idea behind SQL Server GETDATE() Function?
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The GETDATE() function returns the current database system date and time, in a 'YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss.
Definition and Usage
SQL Server GETDATE() Function
Example
SELECT
GETDATE();Definition and Usage
The GETDATE() function returns the current database system date and time, in a 'YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss.mmm' format.
Tip
Also look at the CURRENT_TIMESTAMP function.
Syntax
GETDATE()Technical Details
| Return type: | datetime |
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| Works in: | SQL Server (starting with 2008), Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Parallel Data Warehouse |