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JavaScript getSeconds() Method

Date Object Reference JavaScript Date Object

Example

Return the seconds, according to local time:

var d = new Date();
var n = d.getSeconds();

The result of n could be:


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Definition and Usage

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


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

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


Syntax

Date.getSeconds()

Return Value

Type Description
Number A Number, from 0 to 59, representing the seconds

Technical Details

JavaScript Version: 1.0


Examples

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Date Object Reference JavaScript Date Object

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