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description: Returns a time value in GMT representing the current moment. Use this function instead of the NOW function if you only want to track time, without a date.
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# TIMENOW

Returns a time value in GMT representing the current moment. Use this function instead of the NOW function if you only want to track time, without a date.

## Use

`TIMENOW()`

## Tips

- Do not remove the parentheses.
- Keep the parentheses empty. They do not need to contain a value.
- Use [TODAY](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.customize_functions_today.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Returns the current date as a date data type.") if you prefer to use a date field.
- The displayed value is based on the organization’s Locale settings.

![Formula Example](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-platform-extend_click-264-0-0-production-enus/5f7d9219-b7b1-4552-8891-f1aba9b289fc/images/icon_example.png)

Formula Example `IF(ISPICKVAL( Rating , "Hot"), TIMENOW(), TIMEVALUE(CreatedDate))`

This formula checks to see if a lead is rated “Hot” and if so, returns the current time. Otherwise it returns the time since someone created the lead.