Someone please help me with the code to fetch the current date and time in JavaScript.
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Creating the Date Object in JavaScript The JavaScript Date object helps when working with dates. To create a new object the with current date and time, add the Date variable to your script:
<script>
var today = new Date();
</script>
Use the Get Method to Show the current Date in JavaScript
If you want to get the date in the YYYY-MM-DD format, edit the date_test.html document, and add the following variable:
<script>
var today = new Date();
var date = today.getFullYear()+'-'+(today.getMonth()+1)+'-'+today.getDate();
</script>
The second line consist of the following instructions:
today.getFullYear() – Uses the today variable to display the 4-digit year.
today.getMonth()+1 – Displays the numerical month – the +1 converts the month from digital (0-11) to normal.
today.getDate() – Displays the numerical day of the month.
Note: If you prefer a different format, simply change the order of the commands.
Display Hours, Minutes, and Seconds using JavaScript
To show the time in HH:MM:SS format, edit your script to look as follows:
<script>
var today = new Date();
var time = today.getHours() + ":" + today.getMinutes() + ":" + today.getSeconds();
</script>
today.getHours() – This uses the today variable to display the current hour. This uses a 24-hour clock.
today.getMinutes() – Displays the current minute reading.
today.getSeconds() – Displays the current seconds reading.
Show the Full Current Date and Time in JavaScript
Combine the two commands to show full date and time in the YYYY-MM-DD and HH:MM:SS formats. Edit your script as follows:
<script>
var today = new Date();
var date = today.getFullYear()+'-'+(today.getMonth()+1)+'-'+today.getDate();
var time = today.getHours() + ":" + today.getMinutes() + ":" + today.getSeconds();
var dateTime = date+' '+time;
</script>
The final line combines the two other pieces of code. This instructs the system to display the full date next to the full time.
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