### Answer The

{{current_time}}

system variable returns time in the

America/Los_Angeles

timezone by default [(1) ]() [(2) ]() [(3) ]() . The date you're seeing (2026-04-02) is likely correct based on PST/PDT time when the call was made [(4) ]() . If you need a specific timezone or date format, you have two options: 1. **Use timezone-specific variables**:

{{current_time_[timezone]}}

where you specify your timezone (e.g.,

{{current_time_Australia/Sydney}}

or

{{current_time_America/New_York}}

) [(1) ]() [(2) ]() [(3) ]() 2. **Pass a custom dynamic variable**: Instead of relying on

{{current_time}}

extraction, send the current date directly as a dynamic variable when initiating the call, formatted exactly as you need it [(4) ]() . This gives you full control over the timezone and format. The community has reported similar date/time formatting issues [(5) ]() , and the recommended solution is to handle timezone conversion in your code and pass it as a custom variable rather than extracting it from

{{current_time}}

[(4) ]() .

​ To learn more, see the sources I considered: [[1] Dynamic Variables](https://docs.retellai.com/build/dynamic-variables) [[2] Simulation Testing Now Live for All Agents](https://www.retellai.com/changelog/simulation-testing-now-live-for-all-agents-c27zh) [[3] Platform Changelogs | Retell AI](https://www.retellai.com/changelog) [[4] Discord message from @nocodecreative.io on 2024-12-15](https://discord.com/channels/1186424376300679209/1186462578310910112/1317840635717222432) [[5] Date and time glitch](https://discord.com/channels/1186424376300679209/1343561510601101333) ​

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