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JavaScript getTimezoneOffset() Method
Example
Return the timezone difference between UTC and Local Time:
var d = new Date()
var n = d.getTimezoneOffset();
var n = d.getTimezoneOffset();
The result n will be:
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Definition and Usage
The getTimezoneOffset() method returns the time difference between UTC time and local time, in minutes.
For example, If your time zone is GMT+2, -120 will be returned.
Note: The returned value is not a constant, because of the practice of using Daylight Saving Time.
Tip: The Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) is the time set by the World Time Standard.
Note: UTC time is the same as GMT time.
Browser Support
The getTimezoneOffset() method is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Date.getTimezoneOffset()
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Number | The time difference between UTC and Local Time, in minutes |
Technical Details
| JavaScript Version: | 1.0 |
|---|
JavaScript Date Object
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