How do you get a timestamp in JavaScript

Question

Something similar to Unix timestamp, that is, a single number that represents the current time and date. Either as a number or a string.How can I get a timestamp in JavaScript?

Answer 1

Hello @kartik,

 Use this:

+new Date

I also like this, because it is just as short and is compatible with modern browsers:

Date.now()

Hope it helps!!
Thank you!