Gets the day-of-the-month, using local time.
Syntax
dateObj.getDate()
Parameters
The required dateObj reference is a Date object.
Return Value
An integer between 1 and 31 that represents the day-of-the-month.
Remarks
To get the day-of-the-month using Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), use the getUTCDate method.
Example
The following example illustrates the use of the getDate method.
var date = new Date("Jan 01, 2001");
var str = "Today's date is: ";
str += (date.getMonth() + 1) + "/";
str += date.getDate() + "/";
str += date.getFullYear();
document.write(str);
// Output: Today's date is: 1/1/2001
Requirements
Supported in the following document modes: Quirks, Internet Explorer 6 standards, Internet Explorer 7 standards, Internet Explorer 8 standards, Internet Explorer 9 standards, Internet Explorer 10 standards, Internet Explorer 11 standards. Also supported in Store apps (Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.1). See Version Information.
Applies To: Date Object
See Also
getUTCDate Method (Date)
setDate Method (Date)
setUTCDate Method (Date)