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What is UTCTODAY?
UTCTODAY is a DAX function that returns the current UTC date and time. UTC stands for Coordinated Universal Time and is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. UTCTODAY can be used in many ways in Power BI to track and analyze data in real-time.
Using UTCTODAY in Power BI
UTCTODAY can be used in many ways in Power BI. Here are some key scenarios where you can use UTCTODAY:
Real-time tracking of data
UTCTODAY can be used to track data in real-time. For example, if you have a dashboard that displays real-time data, you can use UTCTODAY to show the current date and time. This can be useful for monitoring trends and identifying patterns in real-time.
Time-based calculations
UTCTODAY can be used to perform time-based calculations. For example, you can use UTCTODAY to calculate the number of days between two dates. You can also use UTCTODAY to calculate the number of hours, minutes, or seconds between two dates.
Time zone conversion
UTCTODAY can be used to convert time zones. For example, if you have data that is stored in a specific time zone, you can use UTCTODAY to convert the data to UTC. This can be useful if you want to compare data from different time zones.
Date and time formatting
UTCTODAY can be used to format dates and times. For example, you can use UTCTODAY to display the current date and time in a specific format. You can also use UTCTODAY to convert dates and times to a specific format.
Examples of using UTCTODAY in Power BI
Here are some examples of how you can use UTCTODAY in Power BI:
Example 1: Real-time tracking of data
Suppose you have a dashboard that displays the real-time status of a production line. You can add a visual element to the dashboard that displays the current date and time using UTCTODAY. This will enable the users to see the current status of the production line in real-time.
Example 2: Time-based calculations
Suppose you have a sales report that displays the number of sales made each day. You can use UTCTODAY to calculate the number of days between the current date and the date when the sales data was last updated. This will enable you to display the number of days since the report was last updated.
Example 3: Time zone conversion
Suppose you have sales data that is stored in a specific time zone. You can use UTCTODAY to convert the sales data to UTC. This will enable you to compare the sales data with data from other time zones.
Example 4: Date and time formatting
Suppose you have a dashboard that displays the current date and time. You can use UTCTODAY to format the date and time in a specific format. For example, you can display the date and time in the format “dd/mm/yyyy HH:mm:ss”.
UTCTODAY is a powerful DAX function that can be used in many ways in Power BI. By using UTCTODAY, you can track data in real-time, perform time-based calculations, convert time zones, and format dates and times. UTCTODAY can be a valuable tool for any Power BI user who wants to track and analyze data in real-time.
