> In my time zone, the leap second occurred at 17:59:60.  So, I wonder
> about the z/OS STIMER macro:
>
> If, at 17:59:59 I had issued STIMER WAIT,LT=[18:000:01]
>     would the wait have expired in 3 seconds?

Yes, if you scheduled the leap second via STP or ETR.
It would expire in 2 seconds if you aren't using leap seconds

> If, at 17:59:59 I had issued STIMER WAIT,BINTVL=[3 seconds]
>     would the wait have expired at 18:00:01?

No, it would expire at 18:00:02 regardless of whether you are using
leap seconds

>
> Unless the answer to both questions is "Yes," there's a bug.
>
> -- gil

George Kozakos
z/OS Software Service, Level 2 Supervisor

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