JavaScript getFullYear()Method
Definition and Usage
The getFullYear() method returns a 4-digit number representing the year.
Browser Support
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All major browsers support the getFullYear() method.
Syntax
Date.getFullYear()
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Number | A 4-digit number representing the year. |
Technical Details
| JavaScript Version: | 1.3 |
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More Examples
Example
Return the year of a specified date:
var d = new Date("July 21, 1983 01:15:00");
var n = d.getFullYear();
var n = d.getFullYear();
nOutput:
1983
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Other Extensions
JavaScript Date Object