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## NS.getHackTime() method
Get the execution time of a hack() call.
Signature:
```typescript
getHackTime(host: string): number;
```
## Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| host | string | Host of target server. |
Returns:
number
Returns the amount of time in milliseconds it takes to execute the hack Netscript function. Returns Infinity if called on a Hacknet Server.
## Remarks
RAM cost: 0.05 GB
Returns the amount of time in milliseconds it takes to execute the hack Netscript function on the target server.