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<@1145576664366055464> why is the agent when testing saying dates in a US format when the Global prompt states it is {{current_time_Europe/London}}. So instead of saying tomorrow is 4th March 2026 it is saying April 3rd 2026.

Thanks for tagging me <@1290980647816658965>. I'll look through relevant sources and get back to you shortly.

### Answer
 The `{{current_time_Europe/London}}` variable provides the current time in the specified timezone, but it outputs a specific format like "Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 11:46:04 PM AEDT" (using the Australia/Sydney example) . [(1) ](<https://docs.retellai.com/build/dynamic-variables>)

The issue you're experiencing is likely related to how the LLM interprets and reformats the date when speaking, not the dynamic variable itself. The variable provides the correct timezone-adjusted time, but the agent (powered by the LLM) may default to US date formatting (MM/DD/YYYY) when verbalizing dates.

**To fix this**, add explicit instructions in your Global Prompt telling the agent how to format dates when speaking. For example:

```
When stating dates, always use the UK/European format: day month year (e.g., "4th March 2026", not "March 4th, 2026") .
```

This is a prompt-level behavior issue rather than a dynamic variable issue—the LLM needs explicit guidance on date formatting preferences for spoken output.

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To learn more, see the sources I considered:

[[1] Dynamic Variables](https://docs.retellai.com/build/dynamic-variables)
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Feel free to tag <@1145576664366055464> with additional questions. I also appreciate feedback, it helps me improve.