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Use a shortcut variable to insert the timestamp in a field when a Zap step runs.
https://zapier.com/help/create/customize/insert-the-time-your-zap-runs-into-a-field
Moderator update (May 28, 2025): For those on paid Zapier plans, it’s also possible to access the current time using a system variable. You can learn more about creating and accessing custom/system variables here: Create reusable variables to use in Zaps. If you’re not on a paid plan, it’s still possible to use the {{zap_meta_human_now}} approach as well.
Is there a way to do this to only display a 2 digit year? for example i would like to input current year “23”
@Adam_H
You can use a Formatter > Date & Time > Format step to change a timestamp format.
Not that I’m aware of with dynamic timestamp variables.
I wish Zapier made more global variables available for that type of use.
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