JavaScript Date Reference

The JavaScript Date object is important for handling dates and times in web development. It provides various methods to create, manipulate, and format dates. Understanding the Date object and its methods allows you to work effectively with dates and times in your applications. This guide covers the key features and methods of the JavaScript Date object, helping you to manage date and time data efficiently.

Syntax:

new Date();

Example: If nothing is given as the parameter is given, it returns the present date and time.

// If nothing as a parameter is given,
// it represents the present date and time.
let A = new Date();
console.log(A);

2025-04-18T09:18:48.488Z

The complete list of JavaScript Date methods and properties are listed below:

JavaScript Date Constructor: A constructor gets called when an object is created using the new keyword.

JavaScript Date Properties: A JavaScript property is a member of an object that associates a key with a value.

• Instance Properties: An instance property is a property that has a new copy for every new instance of the class.

JavaScript Date Methods: JavaScript methods are actions that can be performed on objects.

• Static Method: If the method is called using the Date class itself then it is called a static method.

• Instance Method: If the method is called on an instance of a date object then it is called an instance method.