Apache Hive : HPL/SQL - SYSDATE Function

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Apache Hive : HPL/SQL - SYSDATE Function

SYSDATE function returns the current date and time (year, month, day, hour, minute and seconds).

Syntax:

SYSDATE

Return Type:

TIMESTAMP

Example:

Get the current and date and time:

SYSDATE
--
2015-03-03 11:06:31

Compatibility: Oracle

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