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vi.getRealSystemTime

vi.getRealSystemTime() returns the real current time in milliseconds. Use it when fake timers make Date.now return mocked time.

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vi.getRealSystemTime(): number

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  • vi.useFakeTimers
  • vi.useRealTimers
  • vi.getMockedSystemTime

Source: Vi | Vitest. Checked 2026-11-03.