How to: Use Command Prompt to view the last date and time a Windows computer started up


Instructions

  1. Open Command Prompt.

  2. Type the following command and press Enter:

    systeminfo | find "Time"

    command prompt page with with the command highlighted

Outcome

The date and time when the computer last started up will be displayed. In addition, it shows the system's time zone settings.

in command prompt with an arrow pointing to the date and time