Retro Rocket OS
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DATE$ Function
string-expression = DATE$(boolean-expression)

Returns a string representing the current date in ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD).

  • If boolean-expression is TRUE, the date is adjusted for the current time zone set using SETTIMEZONE, including any applicable daylight saving time (DST).
  • If boolean-expression is FALSE, or if no time zone has been set or loaded, the date is returned in UTC as provided by the system clock.

Example:

PRINT DATE$(TRUE) ' Local date with DST if applicable
PRINT DATE$(FALSE) ' Raw UTC date