JavaScript now() Method

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JavaScript now() Method

The now method returns the number of milliseconds elapsed since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC.

Note: The now() is a static method of Date, you always use it as Date.now().

Example

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> <button onclick="myFunction()">Diplay Milliseconds</button> <p id="point"></p> <script> function myFunction() { var d = Date.now(); document.getElementById("point").innerHTML = d; } </script> </body> </html>

Syntax

Date.now()

Return Value

ValueExplanation
NumberReturns the number of milliseconds elapsed since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC.

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