Java: Get the current local time

Last update on March 13 2025 08:58:08 (UTC/GMT +8 hours)

Write a Java program to get the current local time.

Sample Solution:

Java Code:

import java.time.*;
public class Exercise14 {
   public static void main(String[] args)
    {
        LocalTime time = LocalTime.now();
        System.out.println();
        // in hour, minutes, seconds, nano seconds
        System.out.println("Local time now : " + time);
        System.out.println();
    }
}

Sample Output:

Local time now : 16:43:30.809 

N.B.: The result may varry for your system date and time.

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For more Practice: Solve these Related Problems:

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• Write a Java program to show the current local time and update it live every second on the console.
• Write a Java program to display the current local time along with the system’s time zone information.

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