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# Date.prototype.getUTCMilliseconds()

The **`getUTCMilliseconds()`** method returns the milliseconds
portion of the time object's value according to universal time.

## Syntax

```js
getUTCMilliseconds()
```

### Return value

A number.
If the `Date` object represents a valid date, an integer between 0 and 999, representing
the milliseconds portion of the given `Date` object 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.

Not to be confused with Unix epoch time. To get the total milliseconds since 1970/01/01,
use the [`getTime()`](https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Date/getTime) method.
