string-expression = TIME$(boolean-expression)

Returns the current time as a string in 24-hour format (HH:MM:SS).

If boolean-expression is TRUE, the time is adjusted for the current time zone configured with SETTIMEZONE Keyword, including daylight saving time (DST) if applicable.
If boolean-expression is FALSE, or if no time zone has been set or loaded, the time is returned in UTC from the system clock.

PRINT TIME$(TRUE)

Might produce:

14:37:05

PRINT TIME$(FALSE)

Might produce:

13:37:05

Returned format is always fixed-width HH:MM:SS, with leading zeros where necessary.
Local time depends on whether a valid time zone has been configured via SETTIMEZONE Keyword
DST adjustments are handled automatically when local time is requested.
For numeric access to components of the current time, see HOUR, MINUTE, SECOND.

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