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gettimeofday()

Returns the current time as an array of parts, or as a float.

gettimeofday()

function gettimeofday(bool $as_float = false): mixed

Returns the current time as an array of parts, or as a float.

Parameters:

  • $as_float (bool), default false, optional

Returns: mixed

Availability

  • Compiled (AOT): supported through the Elephc compiler.
  • eval() (magician interpreter): supported through the procedural date/time alias dispatcher.

No examples yet. Check examples/ and showcases/ for usage patterns.

Internals

For how gettimeofday is implemented in the compiler, see the internals page.