getTimezoneOffset

This function is used by Ignition's Expression language.

Description

Returns the current timezone's offset versus UTC for a given instant, taking Daylight Savings Time into account.

Syntax

getTimezoneOffset([date])

• Parameters

  • Date date - Optional. A specified date to compare the current timezone to UTC. Will use the current time if left blank.

• Results

  • float - The offset of the current time from UTC.

Code Examples

Code Snippet

getTimezoneOffset(getDate(2017, 1, 22)) //returns -8.0 (if you are in Pacific Daylight Time)