function::local_clock_ms - Linux

Overview

function::local_clock_ms is a Cloud Function that provides a millisecond precision timestamp without requiring a dependency on a local time source.

Syntax

function::local_clock_ms()

Options/Flags

| Options/Flags | Description | Default Value |
| — | — | — |
| None | None | None |

Examples

Get the local time in milliseconds since the epoch:

timestamp_ms=$(function::local_clock_ms)

Common Issues

Time Drift: Local time sources can drift over time, leading to inaccurate timestamps. Using function::local_clock_ms ensures time accuracy by using a reliable time source provided by the Cloud Functions platform.

Integration

function::local_clock_ms can be integrated with other Cloud Functions or tools to perform time-sensitive tasks. For example, it can be used to:

  • Create timed triggers for tasks
  • Synchronize events across multiple functions
  • Track the execution time of functions

Related Commands

  • date +%s retrieves the current time in seconds since the epoch.
  • gcloud functions gcf-custom-domains create sets up a custom domain for your Cloud Functions.