GetSendTime
After a list, data extension (DE), or manual send, GetSendTime returns either the date and time that the send started or the date and time that the send is completed for the individual subscriber. After a triggered or journey send, this function returns either the date and time that the send was published or the date and time that the send was completed for the individual subscriber. GetSendTime is in Central Standard Time (CST) without daylight saving time.
Syntax
GetSendTime(1)
Function Properties
| Ordinal | Type | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | boolean | Determines whether to show the same send time for all subscribers in a job. For list or data extension sends, a value of true returns the job start time. For triggered or journey sends, a value of true returns the publish time. |
Usage
Review what Now() and GetSendTime() return in different situations.
| During a send | After a list, DE, or manual send | After a triggered or journey send | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Now() | Current system time | Current system time | Current system time |
| Now(1) | Current system time | Job start time | Job publish time |
| GetSendTime() | Current system time | Individual subscriber send completed time | Individual subscriber send completed time |
| GetSendTime(1) | Current system time | Job start time | Job publish time |
Given that the send started at this date and time: 10 a.m., April 1, 2019.
System returns:
Given that the send is completed for the individual subscriber at this date and time: 10 a.m., March 1, 2019.
System returns: