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title: "UTC offset in now() doesn't work on Android phone"
url: "https://openforis.support/questions/4606/utc-offset-in-now-doesnt-work-on-android-phone"
tags: ["arena-mobile"]
status: "answered"
score: 0
answer_count: 1
asked: "2026-11-05T02:58:35.508838"
last_activity: "2026-11-05T10:39:17.110106"
source: "Open Foris Support - Q&A Forum"
license: "Copyright Open Foris, 2026. Some rights reserved under creative commons license."
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# UTC offset in now() doesn't work on Android phone

Asked by okuegler on 2026-11-05

The function now() properly works (displays local time) when I test it on a computer using the "preview desktop", but on an Android phone (or even the "preview mobile") it shows UTC time. 
Thank you for your help!
Olaf


## Answer (score 0, by Stefano (OF) on 2026-11-05)

Link: https://openforis.support/questions/4606/utc-offset-in-now-doesnt-work-on-android-phone/4608

Dear user,  
Many thanks for having reported this issue, we will release a fix with the next version of Arena Mobile.  
Many thanks,  
The Open Foris Arena team