# SECOND Function

The SECOND function is one of the date and time functions. It returns the second (a number from 0 to 59) of the time value.

The SECOND function syntax is:

SECOND( time-value )

where time-value is a value entered manually or included into the cell you make reference to.

Note: the time-value may be expressed as a string value (e.g. "13:39:15"), a decimal number (e.g. 0.56 corresponds to 13:26:24) , or the result of a formula (e.g. the result of the NOW function - 9/26/12 13:39)

To apply the SECOND function,

1. select the cell where you wish to display the result,
2. click the Insert Function icon situated at the top toolbar,
   or right-click within a selected cell and select the Insert Function option from the menu,
   or click the icon situated at the formula bar,
3. select the Date and time function group from the list,
4. click the SECOND function,
5. enter the required argument,
6. press the Enter button.

The result will be displayed in the selected cell.