How to get local time (computer time) on MT4?

Is there a function call to get my computer's clock time? I can not find it, seems everything goes to the server. How then is the best way to get clock time? Is it necessary to use Windows API? Thanks, ken

If I understood you correct you the function TimeLocal(). Have a look at the parameters but I use it in this manner in alerts.

TimeToStr(TimeLocal(),TIME_SECONDS)

Thanks, I will check it out. What is confusing is the help info:
"At the testing, local time is modelled and is the same as the modelled last known server time." That bothers me, but I will check it, what if the server is down or no connection?

The phrase "At the Testing" Is I believe pigeon English for "In Strategy Testing Mode"

IE You will get the Time on your PC's (Windows) Clock anytime you call this (connected or not) as long as you're not running a Strategy Test

rangebound: Well, no wonder I didn't understand it - that puts a whole new meaning on all the help descriptions. I thought it meant "when executed" or "at run time" etc. ! Yes, TimeLocal does work. Thanks, Ken.