Daylight Saving Time variables
Information on the system clock. The variables contain information on the "local" time. Standard Time (solar time) and Day Light Saving time (DST) are available.
Note: All variables are read only; you cannot use them to update the system clock.
| Variable | Description |
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Standard Offset |
Offset in minutes when standard time is set, with respect to GMT (for example: -8x60 = -480 minutes). |
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Standard Week |
Week in which the standard time starts (for example: First = 1). |
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Standard Month |
Month in which the standard time starts. Range: 0–11. (for example: November = 10). |
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Standard Day |
Day of week in which the standard time starts (for example: Sunday = 0). |
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Standard Hour |
Hour in which the standard time starts (for example: 02 = 2). |
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Standard Minute |
Minute in which the standard time starts (for example: 00 = 0). |
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DST Offset |
Offset in minutes when DLS time is set, with respect to GMT |
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DST Week |
Week in which the DLS time starts |
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DST Month |
Month in which the DLS time starts. Range: 0–11. |
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DST Day |
Day of week in which the DLS time starts |
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DST Hour |
Hour in which the DLS time starts |
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DST Minute |
Minute in which the DLS time starts |