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# UTC\_TIME

## Syntax

```bnf
UTC_TIME
UTC_TIME([precision])
```

## Description

Returns the current [UTC time](/docs/server/reference/data-types/string-data-types/character-sets/internationalization-and-localization/coordinated-universal-time.md) as a value in `HH:MM:SS` or `HHMMSS.uuuuuu` format, depending on whether the function is used in a string or numeric context.

The optional *precision* determines the microsecond precision. See [Microseconds in MariaDB](/docs/server/reference/sql-functions/date-time-functions/microseconds-in-mariadb.md).

## Examples

```sql
SELECT UTC_TIME(), UTC_TIME() + 0;
+------------+----------------+
| UTC_TIME() | UTC_TIME() + 0 |
+------------+----------------+
| 17:32:34   |  173234.000000 |
+------------+----------------+
```

With precision:

```sql
SELECT UTC_TIME(5);
+----------------+
| UTC_TIME(5)    |
+----------------+
| 07:52:50.78369 |
+----------------+
```

## See Also

* [Microseconds in MariaDB](/docs/server/reference/sql-functions/date-time-functions/microseconds-in-mariadb.md)

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