GETUTCDATE Function in SQL Server: What You Need to Know

GETUTCDATE Function in SQL Server is easier to understand when the core ideas are paired with practical examples. The sections below explain the topic clearly, highlight useful steps, and point out details that can prevent common errors.

This guide will show you in detail how to use datetime GETUTCDATE () function in SQL Server with specific syntax and examples to better visualize and capture functions.

Describe

GETUTCDATE function in SQL Server returns the current date in UTC time zone (7 hours later than Vietnam time).

Syntax

To use GETUTCDATE function in SQL Server, we use the following syntax:

 GETUTCDATE()

There are no parameters and arguments in the statement

Note :

GETUTCDATE returns the system's date and time in the format 'yyyy-mm-dd hh: mi: ss.mmm' .
UTC date and time are determined by operating system installation.
See the CURRENT_TIMESTAMP function and similar GETDATE function.
GETUTCDATE can be used in later versions of SQL Server: SQL Server 2017, SQL Server 2016, SQL Server 2014, SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008, and SQL Server 2005.

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FAQ

What should you know about describe?

GETUTCDATE function in SQL Server returns the current date in UTC time zone (7 hours later than Vietnam time).

What should you know about syntax?