---
title: NOW
description: Learn how to use the NOW function to generate the current date and time in calculated columns, formatted as yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm.
---
import { Aside } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';

# NOW

The NOW function in Infoveave generates the present date along with the time.

## Applicable to

[Calculated Columns](/insights-v8/configure-expression/calculated-columns/)

## Return Value

* The function returns present date value in the format yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss.
* The NOW function does not perform any validation on the input values.
* The NOW function always returns the date and time based your time zone.

## Syntax

```
NOW()
```
<Aside>
You generate a present date column without time, use the [TODAY](/insights-v8/configure-expression/today/) function.
</Aside>