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# MINUTE

> The MINUTE function returns the minute of a given time. It works in scenarios such as forms and workflow design. Learn its format, attributes, and return value type, and see how to use it through examples.

The **MINUTE** function returns the minute of a given time.

## Supported Product Scenarios

The MINUTE function is supported in the following YiDA scenarios.

* Form (main table field)
* Form (business association rule)
* Form (validation)
* Workflow design (validation rule)
* Workflow design (association action)
* Integration and automation
* Workflow node
* Connector

## Format

```text theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
MINUTE(date)
```

## Attributes

| **Attribute** | **Required** | **Description** |
| ------------- | ------------ | --------------- |
| date          | Yes          | Time object.    |

## Return Value

| **Return type** | **Description**               |
| --------------- | ----------------------------- |
| Number          | The minute of the input time. |

## Example

As shown below, use the `MINUTE()` function to return the minute of a time selected by the user.

## Try It

Returns the minute of a given date.