Date.prototype.toJSON()

The toJSON() method returns a string representation of the Date object.

Syntax

dateObj.toJSON()

Return value

A string representation of the given date.

Description

Date instances refer to a specific point in time. Calling toJSON() returns a string (using toISOString()) representing the Date object's value. This method is generally intended to, by default, usefully serialize Date objects during JSON serialization.

Examples

Using toJSON()

var jsonDate = (new Date()).toJSON();
var backToDate = new Date(jsonDate);
console.log(jsonDate); //2015-10-26T07:46:36.611Z

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
ECMAScript 5.1 (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Date.prototype.toJSON' in that specification.
Standard Initial definition. Implemented in JavaScript 1.8.5.
ECMAScript 2015 (6th Edition, ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Date.prototype.toJSON' in that specification.
Standard  
ECMAScript Latest Draft (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Date.prototype.toJSON' in that specification.
Draft  

Browser compatibility

FeatureChromeFirefoxEdgeInternet ExplorerOperaSafari
Basic Support(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)8(Yes)(Yes)
FeatureAndroidChrome for AndroidEdge mobileFirefox for AndroidIE mobileOpera AndroidiOS Safari
Basic Support(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)

See also

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