I am looking for a way to retrieve a single numerical value that indicates the current date and time, similar to a Unix timestamp.
Another way to get the current timestamp is by using the new Date().getTime() method. It also provides you with the number of milliseconds elapsed since January 1, 1970, similar to Date.now(). This method is quite useful if you are already working with JavaScript Date objects and need a timestamp. This approach lets you manipulate date objects further if your application demands more date-related operations.
you can get the current timestamp by using Date.now(). it gives you the miliiseconds since Jan 1, 1970 (UTC) which is what you’re lookign for. No need to write extra code, it’s built in! 