CNTVCT_EL0
64-bitGenericThe virtual counter: the same ticks as CNTPCT_EL0, offset by CNTVOFF_EL2. A guest reading it sees its own clock rather than the machine's, which is what makes time in a virtualised guest stable across migration.
Field layout
COUNT[63:0]63:0
byte 7
byte 6
byte 5
byte 4
byte 3
byte 2
byte 1
byte 0
Current value hover a field to locate it
B7
B6
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0
Fields
| Bits | Field | Bits | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63:0 | COUNT[63:0] | 64 | 0x0 (0) | The counter value, offset by CNTVOFF_EL2. |