JavaScript date follows the formatting formats −
| Date Type | Format |
|---|---|
| ISO Date | "2017-11-29" (The International Standard) |
| Short Date | "11/29/2017" |
| Long Date | "29 Nov 2017" |
| Full Date | "Wednesday November 29 2017" |
Example
Here’s how you can display current date −
Live Demo
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<p>Click below to get the current date:</p>
<button onclick="display()">Display Date</button>
<p id="test"></p>
<script>
function display() {
var date = new Date();
document.getElementById("test").innerHTML = date;
}
</script>
</body>
</html>