<@TOGMT>

Syntax

<@TOGMT TS=timestamp [FORMAT=format] [ENCODING=encoding]>

Description

Transforms local time, given by the TS argument, to GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The transformed time can be formatted according to the optional FORMAT attribute.

The difference between GMT and local time is influenced by daylight savings time. That is, for Toronto, Ontario, the regular difference is 5 hours, but the summertime difference is 4 hours. Tango accounts for daylight savings time.

Example

<@TOGMT TS="<@CURRENTTIMESTAMP>">

See Also

<@CURRENTDATE>, <@CURRENTTIME>, <@CURRENTTIMESTAMP>
Encoding Attribute
<@FORMAT>
Format Attribute