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Issue in Date difference calculation in the format HH:MM:SS

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Posted on by RudhreshVC 28

I have three columns. One is the Start Time column, the Second is the last Time column and in the third column, I need the difference between the start and last time in the Total Execution Time column in this format (HH:MM:SS). Please suggest an idea to proceed with this. For reference, I have attached the image.

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  • Kosenurm Profile Picture
    Kosenurm 802 on at

    Are you using Dataverse? If so, add a calculated column with this as the formula...

     

    TEXT( Last Time - Start Time, "hh:mm:ss" )

  • RudhreshVC Profile Picture
    RudhreshVC 28 on at

    No, I am only using Excel. Is there any way to manipulate the dates in Power Automate Desktop? 

  • Kosenurm Profile Picture
    Kosenurm 802 on at

    Yes, use this formula in your Excel's Total Execution Time column.

    =TEXT([Last Time]-[Start Time],"HH:MM:SS")

    This formula will give you the difference in the format "HH:MM:SS". Just replace [Last Time] and [Start Time] with the appropriate cell references for your data.

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    RudhreshVC 28 on at

    It is not workingTimeDiff2.PNG

  • Kosenurm Profile Picture
    Kosenurm 802 on at

    What is the output in PAD? What is it doing/not doing when run?

  • RudhreshVC Profile Picture
    RudhreshVC 28 on at

    Not working. I have attached the Error and the Forumla used in Write to Excel worksheet.TimeDiffFormula.PNGTimeDiff3.PNG 

  • Kosenurm Profile Picture
    Kosenurm 802 on at

    Set the formula as a variable before the Write to Excel worksheet action, and then use this variable "{x}" to write to the cell. 

  • RudhreshVC Profile Picture
    RudhreshVC 28 on at

    It's not working. Please check i have entered the correct formula.
    TimeDiffFormula.PNG

  • Kosenurm Profile Picture
    Kosenurm 802 on at

    Can you show what your CurrentDateTime values are please?

  • RudhreshVC Profile Picture
    RudhreshVC 28 on at

    This is the formula I have used.

    =TEXT(2:54:41 - 2:54:36,"HH:MM:SS")

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