# zx_clock_read

## NAME

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Perform a basic read of the clock.

## SYNOPSIS

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```c
#include <zircon/syscalls.h>

zx_status_t zx_clock_read(zx_handle_t handle, zx_time_t* now);
```

## RIGHTS

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*handle* must be of type **ZX_OBJ_TYPE_CLOCK** and have **ZX_RIGHT_READ**.

## DESCRIPTION

Perform a basic read of the clock object and return its current time in the
*now* out parameter.

## RETURN VALUE

On success, returns **ZX_OK** along with the clock's current time in the *now* output parameter.

## ERRORS

 - **ZX_ERR_BAD_HANDLE** : *handle* is either an invalid handle, or a handle to
   an object type which is not **ZX_OBJ_TYPE_CLOCK**.
 - **ZX_ERR_ACCESS_DENIED** : *handle* lacks the **ZX_RIGHT_READ** right.
 - **ZX_ERR_BAD_STATE** : The clock object has never been updated. No initial
   time has been established yet.

## SEE ALSO

 - [clocks](/docs/reference/kernel_objects/clock.md)
 - [`zx_clock_create()`]
 - [`zx_clock_get_details()`]
 - [`zx_clock_update()`]

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[`zx_clock_create()`]: clock_create.md
[`zx_clock_get_details()`]: clock_get_details.md
[`zx_clock_update()`]: clock_update.md