Pass javascript value to php variable

[sandeep.tete]

I have a javascript code showing current time, which i want to store in php variable. The store value in php will then be used in sending through form to an email id. I just want to store the value in php.
document.getElementById('time')
Any Help/ideas appreciated.

<script type="text/javascript">
    <!--
    function updateTime() {
        var currentTime = new Date();
        var hours = currentTime.getHours();
        var minutes = currentTime.getMinutes();
        var seconds = currentTime.getSeconds();
        if (minutes < 10){
            minutes = "0" + minutes;
        }
        if (seconds < 10){
            seconds = "0" + seconds;
        }
        var v = hours + ":" + minutes + ":" + seconds + " ";
        if(hours > 11){
            v+="PM";
        } else {
            v+="AM"
        }
        setTimeout("updateTime()",1000);
        document.getElementById('time').innerHTML=v;
    }
    updateTime();
    //-->
</script>

[broj1]

You can store the value in a hidden input field in the form which will then be picked up when form is submitted.

<input type="hidden" id="hidden-date" />

And in the javascript I guess you change line 21 to:

document.getElementById('hidden-date').value = document.getElementById('time').innerHTML;

[Bachu]

You can't directly asign php varible values from javascript.
Php is server side script.
If you want this value for your form , use hidden input type and asign that value to this hiden input type.

[Webville312]

Just as @broj1 has stated, U can try that out. If it does not work, then let us know ...

[Caeon]

If you are just trying to get the current date and time for your use in PHP use the date() function. Date - php.net.

If you are going to store in a database I suggest using the UNIX Timestamp, which you can call in your SQL call.

[Rajesh_16]

hi
how to set javascript value in php variable...?
please help me ...!

[JorgeM]

The answer is provided by broj1 in the second post of this thread. You can save the value in a input type hidden element within the form. Once the form is posted you can pick up the value in your php script like you would for any other input element.