VB.NET Language in a Nutshell, Second Edition

Name

TimeString Property

Class

Microsoft.VisualBasic.DateAndTime

Syntax

TimeString(  )

Return Value

String representing the current system time

Description

Returns or sets the current system time

Rules at a Glance

• The TimeString property returns the time in the format determined by the system’s regional settings.

• You can use any time format recognized by IsDate when setting the time using the TimeString property.

Programming Tips and Gotchas

• The string returned by the TimeString property also includes an invalid date, 01/01/0001. It can be eliminated with the Format or FormatDateTime function as follows:

  Format(TimeOfDay(  ), "Long Time")
  FormatDateTime(TimeOfDay(  ), DateFormat.LongTime)

• To get or set the current system date as a String, use the DateString property.

• To access the current system time as a Date, use the TimeOfDay property.

VB.NET/VB 6 Differences

The TimeString property is new to VB.NET.

See Also

TimeOfDay Property, TimeSerial Function, TimeValue Function