How do I get a timestamp in JavaScript?

If you need to get the current timestamp in JavaScript—basically the number of milliseconds since January 1, 1970 (Unix epoch)—you’re in luck! JavaScript makes this super easy.

 1. Using Date.now() (Recommended)

let timestamp = Date.now();

console.log(timestamp);  // Example: 1718576394852

• This returns the current timestamp in milliseconds.
  
• It’s short, clean, and widely used.
  

 2. Using new Date().getTime()

let timestamp = new Date().getTime();

console.log(timestamp);

• Does the same thing as Date.now(), just slightly more verbose.
  
• Useful if you already have a Date object.