JavaScript getTime() Method
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JavaScript getTime() Method
The getTime() method returns a number representing the milliseconds elapsed between 1 January 1970 00:00:00 UTC and the given date.
Example
HTML Online Editor
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<p>Click the button to display the number of milliseconds from 1 January 1970 00:00:00 to current date.</p>
<button onclick="myFunction()">Diplay Time</button>
<p id="point"></p>
<script>
function myFunction() {
var d = new Date();
var n = d.getTime();
document.getElementById("point").innerHTML = n;
}
</script>
</body>
</html>
Syntax
Date.getTime()
Return Value
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Number | Returns a number representing the milliseconds elapsed between 1 January 1970 00:00:00 UTC and the given date. |
Get Time from Specific Date
In the following example, we will get the time from a specific date.
Example
HTML Online Editor
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<p>Click the button to display the number of milliseconds from 1 January 1970 00:00:00 to May 19, 1995 02:30:25.</p>
<button onclick="myFunction()">Diplay Time</button>
<p id="point"></p>
<script>
function myFunction() {
var d = new Date("May 19, 1995 02:30:25");
var n = d.getTime();
document.getElementById("point").innerHTML = n;
}
</script>
</body>
</html>
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