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Date & Time minute

$minute

The function $minute returns the current minute (from 0 to 59).

Syntax

$minute

Note: This function takes no parameters (passing one is an error).

Return Value

A number between 0 and 59 representing the current minute, with no leading zero (for example 5, not 05).

Examples

Simple Minute

Current minute: $minute

Combined hours and minutes

The time is $hour:$minute

Formatting with a leading zero

$if[$minute<10]
The time is $hour:0$minute
$else
The time is $hour:$minute
$endif

Notes

  • The value is read in UTC unless a timezone was set earlier with $time[timezone].
  • Combined with $hour and $second, this function allows you to create custom clocks.

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