Set date format javascript dd mm yyyy

I would like to add a current date to a hidden HTML tag so that it can be sent to the server:

How can I add a formatted date to the VALUE attribute?

gurghet

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asked Sep 13, 2012 at 15:04

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I hope this is what you want:

const today = new Date();
const yyyy = today.getFullYear();
let mm = today.getMonth() + 1; // Months start at 0!
let dd = today.getDate();

if (dd < 10) dd = '0' + dd;
if (mm < 10) mm = '0' + mm;

const formattedToday = dd + '/' + mm + '/' + yyyy;

document.getElementById('DATE').value = formattedToday;

How do I get the current date in JavaScript?

shareef

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answered Sep 13, 2012 at 15:06

AeliosAelios

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I honestly suggest that you use moment.js. Just download moment.min.js and then use this snippet to get your date in whatever format you want:

Use following chart for date formats:

answered Apr 3, 2014 at 6:30

AliAli

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answered Sep 29, 2013 at 14:53

Varun NatraajVarun Natraaj

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To get current date/time in javascript:

var date = new Date();

If you need milliseconds for easy server-side interpretation use

var value = date.getTime();

For formatting dates into a user readable string see this

Then just write to hidden field:

document.getElementById("DATE").value = value;

answered Sep 13, 2012 at 15:13

WutzWutz

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By using the value attribute:

var today = new Date();
document.getElementById('DATE').value += today;

answered Sep 13, 2012 at 15:08

AsciiomAsciiom

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Use the DOM's getElementByid method:

document.getElementById("DATE").value = "your date";

A date can be made with the Date class:

d = new Date();

(Protip: install a javascript console such as in Chrome or Firefox' Firebug extension. It enables you to play with the DOM and Javascript)

answered Sep 13, 2012 at 15:07

Bart FriederichsBart Friederichs

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You edit an element's value by editing it's .value property.

document.getElementById('DATE').value = 'New Value';

answered Sep 13, 2012 at 15:06

gen_Ericgen_Eric

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