Kusto Convert Time Zone

Kusto Convert Time Zone FAQ

Can i display datetime values in other time zones in kusto?

A datetime value in Kusto is always in the UTC time zone. Displaying datetime values in other time zones is the responsibility of the user application that displays the data, not a property of the data itself.

What is the difference between now and ago in kusto?

The current time. now () and ago () indicate a datetime value compared with the moment in time when Kusto started to execute the query. These can appear multiple times in the same query, and a single value will be used for them all. (In other words, expressions such as now (-x) - ago (x) always evaluate to a timespan value of zero.)

How do i create a date in kusto query language?

The Kusto Query Language has two main data types associated with dates and times: datetime and timespan. All dates are expressed in UTC. Although multiple date-time formats are supported, the ISO-8601 format is preferred. You can create date-time values by casting a string using the todatetime operator.

What data types does kusto support for dates and times?

The Kusto Query Language has two main data types associated with dates and times: datetime and timespan. All dates are expressed in UTC. Although multiple date-time formats are supported, the ISO-8601 format is preferred.