Date and time library

System time retrieval

now() - check the current date and time

Returns the current system date and time in ISO format.

./currenttime.strm

The current date and time in this example depend on the system clock.

datetime = now()
[datetime] | stdout
# Output: 2025.09.05T16:03:38.323+01:00

+ - add minutes to time

Given a return value of a now() function call, I can move it forward by using the plus operator.

./in-five-minutes.strm

current = now()
in_five_minutes = current + 5
[current, in_five_minutes] | stdout
# Output:
# 2025.09.05T16:17:15.580+01:00
# 2025.09.05T16:17:20.580+01:00

- - subtract minutes from time

Given a return value of a now() function call, I can move it backwards by using the minus operator.

./before-five-minutes.strm

current = now()
before_five_minutes = current - 5
[current, before_five_minutes] | stdout
# Output:
# 2025.09.05T16:20:51.810+01:00
# 2025.09.05T16:20:46.810+01:00