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How to get current InfluxDB datetime

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Description

Usual when I use MySQL I use some trick to determine current server datetime by make query with expression;

```SELECT NOW()```

right now I prepare to reporting in some time bounded time could you suggest similar solution to do that.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing InfluxDB's query capabilities for a server-time expression comparable to MySQL's SELECT NOW(). Determine whether current server datetime can be returned for time-bounded reporting; the issue is resolved when the supported query or limitation is established and documented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
mysql, sql
Domain
databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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