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JavaScript getUTCHours() Method

Date Object Reference JavaScript Date Object

Definition and Usage

The getUTCHours() method returns the hour (from 0 to 23) of the specified date and time, according to universal time.

Note: This method is always used in conjunction with a Date object.

Syntax

Date.getUTCHours()


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The getUTCHours() method is supported in all major browsers.


Tips and Notes

Tip: The Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) is the time set by the World Time Standard.


Examples

Example 1

Return the hour, according to universal time:

<script type="text/javascript">

var d = new Date();
document.write(d.getUTCHours());

</script>

Try it yourself »

Example 2

Return the UTC hour from a specific date and time:

<script type="text/javascript">

var d=new Date("July 21, 1983 01:15:00");
document.write(d.getUTCHours());

</script>

Try it yourself »


Examples

More Examples

Display the UTC time
How to use getUTCHours(), getUTCMinutes(), and getUTCSeconds() to display the universal time.


Date Object Reference JavaScript Date Object
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