---
title: "system.date.now"
description: "Returns a java.util.Date object that represents the current time according to the local system clock."
---

# system.date.now

> Returns a java.util.Date object that represents the current time according to the local system clock.

This function is used in **Python Scripting**.

## Description

## Client Permission Restrictions

This scripting function has no [Client Permission](ignition-modules\vision\vision-project-properties\vision-project-properties.md#vision-permissions-properties) restrictions.

## Syntax

`system.date.now()`

### Parameters
Nothing

### Returns
**Date** - A new date, set to the current date and time.

### Scope
Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

## Code Examples

```python title="Code Snippet"
# This example will set a calendar component to the current date and time.
  
event.source.parent.getComponent('Calendar').date = system.date.now()
```