The getUTCSeconds() method returns the seconds in the specified date according to universal time.
Syntax
dateObj.getUTCSeconds()Return value
An integer number, between 0 and 59, representing the seconds in the given date according to universal time.
Examples
Using getUTCSeconds()
The following example assigns the seconds portion of the current time to the variable seconds.
var today = new Date(); var seconds = today.getUTCSeconds();
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| ECMAScript 1st Edition (ECMA-262) | Standard | Initial definition. Implemented in JavaScript 1.3. |
| ECMAScript 5.1 (ECMA-262) The definition of 'Date.prototype.getUTCSeconds' in that specification. |
Standard | |
| ECMAScript 2015 (6th Edition, ECMA-262) The definition of 'Date.prototype.getUTCSeconds' in that specification. |
Standard | |
| ECMAScript Latest Draft (ECMA-262) The definition of 'Date.prototype.getUTCSeconds' in that specification. |
Draft |
Browser compatibility
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| Feature | Chrome | Firefox | Edge | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Support | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | IE mobile | Opera Android | iOS Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Support | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
See also
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