# BlockTimestamp

Base contract that is overridden for tests

### Functions[​](https://docs.uniswap.org/contracts/v3/reference/periphery/base/BlockTimestamp#functions) <a href="#functions" id="functions"></a>

#### \_blockTimestamp[​](https://docs.uniswap.org/contracts/v3/reference/periphery/base/BlockTimestamp#_blocktimestamp) <a href="#blocktimestamp" id="blocktimestamp"></a>

```solidity
  function _blockTimestamp(
  ) internal view returns (uint256)
```

Method that exists purely to be overridden for tests

**Return Values:**[**​**](https://docs.uniswap.org/contracts/v3/reference/periphery/base/BlockTimestamp#return-values)

| Type    | Description             |
| ------- | ----------------------- |
| uint256 | current block timestamp |