Where does JavaScript get a new Date() from

Question

Where does JavaScript get a new Date() from?

Is it based on the client's local computers time settings or something else?

I can't find anywhere only where this is documented. https://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Date

Answer 1

Given you don't need an internet connection to use JavaScript, it gets the current date & time (and by proxy, the UTC offset/locale) from the client's local environment. You can test this by changing your local clock.

Just remember to change it back..:)