The getSeconds method in JavaScript retrieves the seconds from a given date, utilizing the local time setting.
Syntax
The syntax for the getSeconds method is delineated as follows:
Example
dateObj.getSeconds()
Return
A whole number ranging from 0 to 59 that denotes the second.
JavaScript Date getSeconds method example
In this section, we will explore the getSeconds method by examining several illustrative examples.
Example 1
Let’s examine an illustration that demonstrates how to display the current second’s value.
Example
<script>
var sec=new Date();
document.writeln(sec.getSeconds());
</script>
Output:
Example 2
Consider the following example that demonstrates how to extract and display the seconds from a specified date.
Example
<script>
var sec=new Date("August 15, 1947 20:22:10");
document.writeln(sec.getSeconds());
</script>
Output:
