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8 JavaScript DateTime utility libraries

Jan 26, 2023

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Working with DateTime in JavaScript can be complicated. Fortunately, many utility libraries are available to help make it easier. This post will look at 8 of the most popular DateTime utility libraries.

1、Moment.js[1]

Moment.js is a lightweight JavaScript date library for parsing, manipulating, and formatting dates. It's easy to use, has a clean API, and works across different browsers.

2、Date-fns[2]

Date-fns is a modern JavaScript date utility library that provides an immutable, chainable API for manipulating dates. It supports over 150 locales, has a consistent syntax, and works across different browsers.

3、Luxon[3]

Luxon is a library for working with dates and times in JavaScript. It has a modern API, supports over 60 locales, and works across different browsers.

4、Day.js[4]

Day.js is a minimalist JavaScript date library that provides an immutable API for manipulating dates. It's lightweight, has a simple syntax, and works across different browsers.

5、js-joda[5]

js-joda is a DateTime library for JavaScript that provides an immutable API for manipulating dates. It supports over 30 locales, has a rich API, and works across different browsers.

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6、pretty-ms[6]

Convert milliseconds to a human readable string: `1337000000` → `15d 11h 23m 20s`

7、suncalc[7]

A tiny JavaScript library for calculating sun/moon positions and phases.

8、timeago.js[8]

🕗 ⌛ timeago.js is a tiny(2.0 kb) library used to format date with `*** time ago` statement.

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Working with DateTime in JavaScript can be complex, but you can make it easier with the right library. The 8 libraries discussed in this post are all great options for working with DateTime in JavaScript.

I preferred to use the Day.js in your front-end project. Here’s why:

Day.js is a minified version of Moment.js. It claims to have the same API and reduce its file size by 97%. That's right; Moment.js' full minified file is 67.9Kb, whereas Day.js' is only 2Kb. This includes support for internationalization, plugins, and more.