How Do I Get the Current Date in Javascript?

As a JavaScript developer, you may often need to work with dates and times. One common task is to get the current date in JavaScript. In this blog post, we will explore different ways to achieve this.

Method 1: Using the Date Object

The simplest way to get the current date in JavaScript is by using the built-in Date object. This object provides various methods to work with dates and times.

Here is an example of how to get the current date using the Date object:

const currentDate = new Date();
console.log(currentDate);

This will output the current date in the console, in the following format:

Sun Oct 31 2021 15:45:42 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)

Method 2: Using the toDateString() Method

If you only need the date part and want to format it in a more human-readable way, you can use the toDateString() method of the Date object.

Here is an example:

const currentDate = new Date();
const formattedDate = currentDate.toDateString();
console.log(formattedDate);

This will output the current date in the following format:

Sun Oct 31 2021

Method 3: Using the moment.js Library

If you prefer a more powerful and flexible solution, you can use the moment.js library. Moment.js is a popular JavaScript library for working with dates and times.

To use moment.js, you need to include the library in your project. You can do this by adding the following script tag to your HTML file:

<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/moment.js/2.29.1/moment.min.js"></script>

Once you have included the moment.js library, you can use it to get the current date as follows:

const currentDate = moment().format('YYYY-MM-DD');
console.log(currentDate);

This will output the current date in the following format:

2021-10-31

These are three different ways to get the current date in JavaScript. Choose the one that best suits your needs and requirements.