SECOND Function

SECOND(boolean-expression)

Returns the current second of the current minute, in the range 0–59.

• Pass TRUE → local time (system time zone, if configured).
• Pass FALSE → UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).

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Examples

PRINT "Local second = "; SECOND(TRUE)
PRINT "UTC second   = "; SECOND(FALSE)

REM Display full time as HH:MM:SS
PRINT HOUR(TRUE); ":"; MINUTE(TRUE); ":"; SECOND(TRUE)

REM Wait until the top of the minute
REPEAT
UNTIL SECOND(TRUE) = 0
PRINT "Minute just rolled over!"

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Notes

• Values range from 0 to 59.
• Local time depends on the configured time zone. If none is set, local and UTC values are the same.
• Useful with HOUR and MINUTE for complete time display.

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See also: HOUR · MINUTE · DAY · MONTH · YEAR