$getTimestamp[]

The function $getTimestamp[] returns the current Unix timestamp in seconds. The Unix timestamp represents the number of seconds elapsed since January 1, 1970, at 00:00:00 UTC (epoch).

Important: This function uses the special identifier ((getTimestamp)) which is resolved at runtime.

Syntax

$getTimestamp

Note: This function does not take any parameters.

Return Value

An integer representing the current Unix timestamp in seconds.

Examples

Simple timestamp

Current timestamp: $getTimestamp

Duration calculation

$let[now;$getTimestamp]
$let[event;1718697600]
Time remaining: $sub[$get[event];$get[now]] seconds

Store a timestamp

$setUserVar[lastCommand;$getTimestamp]

Notes

• The timestamp is in seconds (not milliseconds).
• Useful for duration calculations, cooldowns, or storing timestamps.