Get local datetime into Function node using moment.js

Get the exact local time in your workflows — using moment.js!

This automation shows how to fetch the local date and time inside a Function node using the moment library, with full timezone support via the GENERIC_TIMEZONE environment variable.

Perfect for timestamping events, logs, or custom reports with precise local time.

What it does:

🕒 Uses moment.js to get the local date and time

🌍 Respects your GENERIC_TIMEZONE environment setting

🧪 Outputs full date breakdown: year, month, day, hour, minute, second & more

💡 Requires whitelisting moment via NODE_FUNCTION_ALLOW_EXTERNAL=moment

✅ Includes setup instructions and ready-to-use Function code

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