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JavaScript getSeconds() Method

Date Object Reference JavaScript Date Object

Definition and Usage

The getSeconds() method returns the seconds (from 0 to 59) of the specified date and time, according to local time.

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

Syntax

Date.getSeconds()


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

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


Example

Example

Return the seconds, according to local time:

<script type="text/javascript">

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

</script>

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Examples

More Examples

Display the time
How to use getHours(), getMinutes(), and getSeconds() to display the time.


Date Object Reference JavaScript Date Object
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