# Generate date/time

The **Generate date/time** building block generates a date/time value containing the current system date and time.

Fully expanded, the **Generate date/time** block shows the following properties:

**Note:** The screenshot on this page uses the **Elegance Design**, introduced in **2025.3**. If you are using an earlier version, your layout may look different.

## Quick-start

1. Drag **Generate date/time** onto the canvas.
2. Connect the block in the flow. Trigger it where you need the current date/time, and use **Date/time** later in the flow. Optionally, you can expand and use the individual date and time parts.
3. Run the flow when it’s ready.

## Building block parameters

### Parameters

- **Block header**: The green input connector triggers the block to execute and generate the current date/time value. The green output connector triggers when the date/time value has been generated. You can rename the block title (“Generate date/time”) by double-clicking it and typing a new title.

- **Date/time**: The current system date/time value. You can expand it to use the individual date and time values separately, including **Year**, **Month**, **Day**, **Hour**, **Minute**, and **Second** (and **Millisecond** where available).

## Resources

| **Topic** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| [Flows FAQ](https://docs.leapwork.com/faq/latest/leapwork-flow-faq/flows-faq) | Common questions about creating, running, and managing flows in Leapwork. |
| [Flows Troubleshooting](https://docs.leapwork.com/troubleshooting/latest/leapwork-flow-troubleshooting/flows-troubleshooting) | Guidelines and solutions for identifying and fixing issues that occur when building or running flows in Leapwork.