Convert time between dates to total seconds
Takes two dates chosen as input and calculates the duration in seconds between thme – works as a Unix timestamp converter.
Actions
Get Time Between Dates
Subtracts the specified date from the date passed into the action. For example, this action could get the number of minutes from now until a calendar event passed in as input.
Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.
Measurement
Passes the specified measurement (including number and unit) to the next action.
Convert Measurement
Converts the measurements passed into the action to the specified unit.
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Date formatter
Presents you with a list of common and custom date or time formats, then copies the choice you make.
Convert timecode to seconds
Takes a timestamp like 4:51 and converts it to total seconds.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Convert%20time%20between%20dates%20to%20total%20seconds
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Convert%20time%20between%20dates%20to%20total%20seconds
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Convert time between dates to total seconds”
end tell
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