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toUTCString Method (JavaScript)

Returns a date converted to a string using Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).

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dateObj.toUTCString()

Remarks

The required dateObj reference is any Date object.

The toUTCString method returns a String object that contains the date formatted using UTC convention in a convenient, easily read form.

Example

The following example illustrates the use of the toUTCString method.

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function toUTCStrDemo(){
   var d, s;                   //Declare variables.
   d = new Date();             //Create Date object.
   s = "Current setting is ";
   s += d.toUTCString();       //Convert to UTC string.
   return(s);                  //Return UTC string.
}

Requirements

Supported in the following document modes: Quirks, Internet Explorer 6 standards, Internet Explorer 7 standards, Internet Explorer 8 standards, Internet Explorer 9 standards. See Version Information.

Applies To: Date Object (JavaScript)

Reference

toGMTString Method (JavaScript)

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