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Date.valueOf() (Method)

Returns a number that is the date and time value for the receiving Date object.

Availability:

ECMAScript edition - 2

JavaScript - 1.1

JScript - 3.0

Internet Explorer - 4.0

Netscape - 3.0

Property/method value type: Number primitive

JavaScript syntax: - myDate.valueOf()

This method returns a numeric value representing the date and time in milliseconds UTC.

See also: Cast operator, Date.prototype, valueOf()

Cross-references:

ECMA 262 edition 2 - section - 15.9.5.3

ECMA 262 edition 3 - section - 15.9.5.8

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