YouTipProp Video Currenttime
# Video currentTime Property
[ Video Object](#)
## Example
Set the time position to 5 seconds:
```javascript
document.getElementById("myVideo").currentTime = 5;
[Try it Yourself »](#)
* * *
## Definition and Usage
The currentTime property sets or returns the current playback position of the video (in seconds).
When this property is set, playback jumps to the specified position.
* * *
## Browser Support
The currentTime property is supported by all major browsers.
**Note:** Internet Explorer 8 or earlier does not support this property.
* * *
## Syntax
To get the currentTime property:
_videoObject_.currentTime
To set the currentTime property:
_videoObject_.currentTime=_seconds_
## Property Values
| Value | Description |
| --- | --- |
| _seconds_ | Describes the current playback position of the video (in seconds). |
## Technical Details
| Return Value: | A numeric value representing the current playback time, in seconds |
| --- |
* * Video Object](#)