Date.getDate()

JavaScript 1.0+, ECMAScript 1.0+, JScript 1.0+ Nav2+, NES2+, IE 3+, Opera3+ Syntax

							date.getDate()

Description

The getDate() method returns the day of the month expressed as an integer from 1 to 31.

Example

The code in Listing 6.71 displays the current day of the month expressed as an integer from 1 to 31 using the getDate() method.

Listing 6.71 Using the getDate() Method to Return the Day of the Month
<html>

<script language="JavaScript">
<!-- Hide
							
							

//Create a Date object that contains the current date and time.
theDate = new Date();

//Display the date
document.write("The date is ",theDate.getDate());

//Hide End -->
</script>

</html>
							
							
						

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