# Beat()

Outputs the [swatch internet time](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swatch_Internet_Time) (or "beat time") of the passed local time.

It is a new system of time developed by Swatch, the Swiss watch maker. It involves setting the current day into 1000 &quot;beats&quot; instead of 24 hours. Internet Time eliminates the need for geographical time zones, perfect for the internet.

```
Beat( time=any );
```

**Returns:** number

# Arguments

| Argument | Type | Required | Description | Default |
|----------|------|----------|-------------|---------|
| time | any | No | The local time to get beat time from |  |

# Examples

```cfml
current_time = now();
dump(Beat(current_time));
```







# Categories

[Date and time](../../categories/datetime.md)