jQuery Date.now() method

The Date.now() method is a native JavaScript method, introduced in ECMAScript 5 (ES5), which is used to get the current timestamp in milliseconds.

Here’s the basic syntax of the Date.now() method:

var currentTime = Date.now();

Return Value:
The Date.now() method returns the current timestamp as a number representing the number of milliseconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (Unix Epoch).

Example:

var currentTime = Date.now();
console.log(currentTime);

When you run the code, you will get the current timestamp in milliseconds displayed in the console.

Since Date.now() is a native JavaScript method, you can use it in any JavaScript code, including code that also includes jQuery.

Keep in mind that the Date.now() method is supported in modern web browsers and environments that comply with ECMAScript 5 or later versions. If you need to support older browsers that do not support ES5, you may need to use a polyfill or alternative method to get the current timestamp. However, most modern browsers support Date.now() without any issues.

If you are looking for time-related functionalities or date manipulation in jQuery, you may consider using a JavaScript date library such as Moment.js or native JavaScript date methods instead.