How to subtract date/time in javascript? -

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i have field @ grid containing date/time , need know difference between , current date/time. best way of doing so?

this give difference between 2 dates, in milliseconds

var diff = math.abs(date1 - date2);

in example, it'd be

var diff = math.abs(new date() - comparedate);

you need make sure comparedate valid date object.

something work you

var diff = math.abs(new date() - new date(datestr.replace(/-/g,'/')));

i.e. turning "2011-02-07 15:13:06" new date('2011/02/07 15:13:06'), format date constructor can comprehend.

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