How to parse a string in jQuery

Question

I'd like to parse the following string which is a time (HH:MM:SS): 00:00:00

Does anyone know how I can get the Hour, Minute, or Seconds values?

Thank you!

what a ridiculous question. You do realise that jQuery isn't a language right? — SpliFF
– SpliFF, Commented Jun 19, 2010 at 4:19
@SpliFF While you are right, I think a beginner may not know the difference. — alex
– alex, Commented Jun 19, 2010 at 4:23
Especially based on how often they are told to use it on sites like this. — Aaron Butacov
– Aaron Butacov, Commented Jun 19, 2010 at 5:57
Yes, I was unaware of JavaScripts split method - I mention jQuery simply because that's the framework I use. — dzm
– dzm, Commented Jun 19, 2010 at 13:04

Gavin Mogan · Accepted Answer · 2010-06-19 04:35:12Z

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var time = "00:00:00";
var parts = time.split(':');

alert("hours: " + parts[0] + ", minutes: " + parts[1] + ", seconds: ", + parts[2])

answered Jun 19, 2010 at 4:18

Gavin Mogan

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I question your use of document.write in this day and age, but +1 for correct methodology.

I couldn't think of a better quick example of usage.

alert? less likely to interfere with anything they already have on the page.

Dave Ward · Accepted Answer · 2010-06-19 04:24:45Z

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I'd probably go with the split(':') solution myself, but here's an interesting alternative using the native Date parsing:

var time = '00:23:54';

var date = new Date('1/1/1900 ' + time);

// 0
date.getHours();

// 23
date.getMinutes();

// 54
date.getSeconds();

answered Jun 19, 2010 at 4:24

Dave Ward

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