How to use time package

Stdlib

2026-04-17T12:05:42+00:00

Import the time package to get current timestamps, pause execution, and measure durations in Go.

Import the time package and call its functions to handle durations, timers, and timestamps.

package main

import (
	"fmt"
	"time"
)

func main() {
	// Get current time
	now := time.Now()
	fmt.Println(now)

	// Sleep for 2 seconds
	time.Sleep(2 * time.Second)

	// Create a timer that fires in 1 second
	timer := time.NewTimer(1 * time.Second)
	<-timer.C
	fmt.Println("Timer fired")

	// Calculate duration
	duration := time.Since(now)
	fmt.Println(duration)
}