Convert String to UTC
t = utc.val(txt)
Convert text to either full date, or seconds-past-midnight.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
txt |
string | Time text to convert |
| Returns | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
t |
integer | UTC or seconds-past-midnight value |
e.g.
local v = utc.val('08:00') --> 28800
local v = utc.val('2017-06-03 12:15:00') --> 1496492100