This SQL Server tutorial explains how to use the GETDATE function in SQL Server (Transact-SQL) with syntax and examples.
Description
In SQL Server (Transact-SQL), the GETDATE function returns the current date and time.
Syntax
The syntax for the GETDATE function in SQL Server (Transact-SQL) is:
GETDATE ( )
Parameters or Arguments
There are no parameters or arguments for the GETDATE function.
Note
- The GETDATE functions returns the system date and time in the format ‘yyyy-mm-dd hh:mi:ss.mmm‘.
- See also the CURRENT_TIMESTAMP function.
Applies To
The GETDATE functions can be used in the following versions of SQL Server (Transact-SQL):
- SQL Server 2017, SQL Server 2016, SQL Server 2014, SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2005
Example
Let’s look at some SQL Server GETDATE functions examples and explore how to use the GETDATE functions in SQL Server (Transact-SQL).
For example:
SELECT GETDATE(); Result: '2014-04-28 18:17:28.160'