TIME command

Use the TIME command to obtain the following information:
  • Cumulative CPU time (from LOGON)
  • Cumulative session time (from LOGON)
  • Total service units used, which includes:
    • CPU service units - A measure of task execution time.
    • I/O service units - A measure of SMF data set activity.
    • Storage service units - A measure of the page frame usage.
  • Local time of day
    Refers to the time of execution for this command. It is displayed as follows:
    local time of day in hours(HH),
    minutes(MM), and seconds(SS),
    (am or pm is also displayed)
  • Today's date.

To enter the command while a program is executing, you must first cause an attention interruption. The TIME command has no effect on the executing program.