[Home](./index.md) > [bitburner](./bitburner.md) > [NS](./bitburner.ns.md) > [getHackTime](./bitburner.ns.gethacktime.md) ## 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. ## Remarks RAM cost: 0.05 GB When `hack` completes an amount of money is stolen depending on the player's skills. Returns the amount of time in milliseconds it takes to execute the hack Netscript function on the target server. The required time is increased by the security level of the target server and decreased by the player's hacking level.