How to get current timestamp in IST from UTC using Logger

Skill level: Intermediate
Time required: 5 minutes

This article explains how to calculate and log the current timestamp in IST from UTC using the Logger app in Quickwork.

Prerequisites

• A Quickwork account with basic knowledge of workflows and journey execution in Quickwork.
• Basic understanding of Logger app functionality in Quickwork.

Step-by-step guide

To get the current timestamp in IST, follow these steps:

1. Configure either HTTP or Scheduler by Quickwork trigger to execute the journey.
   
   
2. In the Steps section, select the Logger app and choose Log a Message as the action.
3. Switch the Message input field to Formula mode and enter the JavaScript formula to calculate the current timestamp in IST.
   
   
4. Save the journey and start the execution.
5. Click the succeeded transaction in the History tab and review the Logger Output to see the current timestamp in IST.
   
   By following these steps, you can calculate and log the current IST timestamp using the Logger app in Quickwork.