Date.prototype.getMinutes()

Returns the minutes of a date in local time.

Since ES1 Spec ↗

Syntax

date.getMinutes()

Returns

number — The minutes, 0 through 59.

Examples

const d = new Date("2026-05-15T14:07:00");
console.log(d.getMinutes());
Output
7
const d = new Date("2026-05-15T14:00:00");
console.log(d.getMinutes());
Output
0

Notes

- Always in the range 0-59. - Use `getUTCMinutes()` for minutes in UTC.

Browser & runtime support

EnvironmentSince version
chrome 1.0
firefox 1.0
safari 1.0
edge 12
node 0.10

See also