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Thread: How to get system time in java?

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    Default How to get system time in java?

    Hello everyone,
    I just want to calculate search time for my algorithm .Can any one tell me how to get system time in java other than System.nanotime() and System.currenttimemillis() as these methods does not returns consistent time for same input is their another option to get system time???


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    Default Re: How to get system time in java?

    does not returns consistent time for the same input
    Please explain what the problem is? Timing the execution of a program can depend on what else the OS is doing.
    If you don't understand my answer, don't ignore it, ask a question.

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    Default Re: How to get system time in java?

    The most precise way is System.nanoseconds(). But I have no idea what you mean you say it is not consistent.

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