Method

JavaScript Date getMonth() Method

The JavaScript getMonth() method is used to get the month of a given date according to local time. The returned value is an integer between 0 and 11, representing the months January through December.

Syntax

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dateObj.getMonth()

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Parameter Values

This method does not accept any parameters.

Return Value

Returns the month in the specified date according to local time, as a zero-based value (where zero indicates the first month of the year).

Examples

The following examples illustrate the use of the getMonth() method.

Example 1: Get Month of Current Date

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let today = new Date();
let month = today.getMonth();

console.log(month);
// Output: 8 (September)

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Example 2: Get Month of Specific Date

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let date = new Date("April 18, 2020");
let month = date.getMonth();

console.log(month);
// Output: 3 (April)

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Browser Support

The getMonth() method is supported by all major browsers.

Conclusion

The getMonth() method is a useful way to get the month of a given date according to local time. It is supported by all major browsers and can be used in both client-side and server-side JavaScript applications.