NAME

difftime - Compares time values

LIBRARY

Standard C Library (libc.a)

SYNOPSIS

#include <time.h>

double difftime(
    time_t time1,
    time_t time2) ;

PARAMETERS

time1Specifies a time value expressed in seconds. 

time2Specifies a time value expressed in seconds. 

DESCRIPTION

The difftime() function returns a signed time value in seconds that is the difference between the values of the time1 and time2 parameters, also expressed in seconds. 

NOTES

The difftime() function is supported for multi-threaded applications. 

AES Support Level:
Full use

RETURN VALUES

Upon successful completion the difftime() function returns a value, expressed in seconds, that is the difference between the values of parameters time1 and time2. 

RELATED INFORMATION

Functions: ctime(3), timezone(3),