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Table of contents
1.
Introduction
1.1.
Syntax
1.2.
Parameter
1.3.
Return Value
2.
CODE
3.
Output
4.
FAQs
4.1.
What is a localtime() function?
4.2.
In which header file, localtime() function is there?
5.
Conclusion
Last Updated: Mar 27, 2024
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localtime() function in C++

Author NISHANT RANA
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Introduction

C++ is a powerful programming language for your competitive programming. To get flawless control in this language, you can refer to this amazing article on Coding Ninjas StudioC++ STL consists of a lot of inbuilt functions with different functionalities. The localtime() function is one of those functions. The localtime() function is used to convert the given time into the local time. It is present in the <ctime> header file and we can use it by importing this header file.

Also see, Literals in C, Fibonacci Series in C++

Syntax

localtime(time_t* timer);

Parameter

It accepts a timer value which is a pointer to the time_t object.

Return Value

The localtime() function returns a pointer pointing to the structure of the time which is stored in the local timezone.

CODE

#include <bits/stdc++.h>
using namespace std;
int main(){
   time_t hold;
   hold = time(NULL);
   tm* hold_local = localtime(&hold);
   cout<<"Current local time of system is: "<< hold_local->tm_hour << ":"<<hold_local->tm_min << ":"<<hold_local->tm_sec;
   return 0;
}

Output

Current local time of system is: 18:7:37

 

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FAQs

What is a localtime() function?

The localtime() function is used to convert the given time into the local time.

In which header file, localtime() function is there?

It is present in the <ctime> header file and we can use it by importing this header file.

Conclusion

In this article, we have extensively discussed the localtime() function in C++. We start with a brief introduction to C++, then discuss the swap() function and its examples.

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