JavaScript setTime() Method
 JavaScript Date Object
Definition and Usage
The setTime() method is used to calculate a date and time by adding or subtracting a specified number of milliseconds to/from midnight January 1, 1970.
Syntax
| dateObject.setTime(millisec) |
| Parameter |
Description |
| millisec |
Required. A numeric value representing the
milliseconds since midnight January 1, 1970. Can be a negative number |
Tips and Notes
Note: This method is always used in conjunction with a Date object.
Examples
Example 1
Add 77771564221 milliseconds to 1970/01/01 and display the new date and time:
<script type="text/javascript">
var d=new Date();
d.setTime(77771564221);
document.write(d);
</script>
|
The output of the code above will be:
|
Mon Jun 19 05:12:44 UTC+0200 1972
|
Try it yourself »
|
Example 2
Subtract 77771564221 milliseconds from 1970/01/01 and display the new date and time:
<script type="text/javascript">
var d=new Date();
d.setTime(-77771564221);
document.write(d);
</script>
|
The output of the code above will be:
|
Sat Jul 15 22:47:15 UTC+0200 1967
|
Try it yourself »
|
JavaScript Date Object
Click here to design a Stunning Flash Website for Free
Wix is a revolutionary web design tool that provides anyone with the possibility to create professional and beautiful websites for free.
With e-commerce features, search engine visibility and many more professional tools, Wix is the ultimate solution for creating a spectacular site while saving tons of money.
| 
