seconds

returns the number of seconds since the start of the eon.

# Metadata

Platforms: desktop, server, mobile OS: mac, windows, linux, ios, android Introduced: 1.0 Security:

# Syntax

the [long] seconds

# Examples

the seconds -- might return 961694002

the long seconds -- might return 961694002.834503

# Description

Use the seconds function to time events.

The seconds function returns the total number of seconds since midnight, January 1, 1970 GMT.

The long seconds form returns a value with a precision to a millionth of a second. However, this value is not normally accurate past the third decimal place because of processor delays.

# Tags

math,

# See

- **command:** wait - **function:** milliseconds - **control structure:** function - **glossary:** event, eon, return, decimal point