Name

GetHTTPTimeString — New as of ColdFusion 4.5

Synopsis

GetHTTPTimeString([date_time_object])

Returns date_time_object formatted according to the HTTP protocol put forth in RFC-1123. If no parameter is specified, GetHTTPTimeString( ) returns the current date/time (on the ColdFusion server). Times are output as GMT time. Example: 

<CFSET x = GetHTTPTimeString(  )>

<CFOUTPUT>
The current date/time (formatted according to RFC 1123) is: #x#
</CFOUTPUT>

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