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Bug

The Arcade Date function Now() does not correspond to the local time as documented and always displays the UTC time in ArcGIS Pro.

Last Published: May 27, 2021 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000139965
SubmittedMay 18, 2021
Last ModifiedAugust 24, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.7
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

This issue is non-reproducible in ArcGIS Pro 3.5.

Workaround

Use Calculate Field with Python 3 as Expression Type and with Date functions, such as datetime.datetime.now() to populate the local current time:

  1. Right-click the Date Field > Calculate Field.
  2. Expression: Python 3.
  3. Click the Filter icon next to Helpers > Date. Choose any compatible helpers such as datetime.datetime.now().
  4. Click Apply.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000139965

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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