ReferenceSQL ReferenceSQL FunctionsfunctionsCURRENT_TIMESTAMPVersion: current [25.x]On this pageCategories: System, Date/Time CURRENT_TIMESTAMP Returns the current timestamp for the system in UTC time only. Syntax CURRENT_TIMESTAMP() → TIMESTAMP Examples CURRENT_TIMESTAMP example SELECT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP()-- 2021-06-24 06:11:51.567000 Usage Notes This function can be called without the parentheses.