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# Date.prototype.getUTCSeconds()

The **`getUTCSeconds()`** method returns the seconds in the
specified date according to universal time.

## Syntax

```js
getUTCSeconds()
```

### Return value

A number.
If the `Date` object represents a valid date, an integer between 0 and 59, representing
the seconds in the given date according to universal time.
Otherwise, [`NaN`](https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Number/NaN)
if the `Date` object doesn't represent a valid date.
