AH=2CH - 8086 INT 21H

AH = 2Ch - GET SYSTEM TIME
Return: CH = hour CL = minute DH = second DL = 1/100 seconds
Note: on most systems, the resolution of the system clock is about 5/100sec, so returned times generally do not increment by 1 on some systems, DL may always return 00h

Syntax

MOV AH,2CH
INT 21H

Example

MOV AH,2CH
INT 21H

Output / Return Value

Return: CH = hour CL = minute DH = second DL = 1/100 seconds

Limitations

Alternatives / See Also

Set System Time

Reference