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ontimeupdate Event

Event Object

Example

Execute JavaScript when the current playback position changes:

<video ontimeupdate="myFunction()">

More examples are included at the bottom of this page.


Definition and Usage

The ontimeupdate event is triggered when the current playback position of the video/audio changes.

This event is invoked by:

Tip: This event is commonly used with the currentTime property of the Video object, which returns the current playback position of the video/audio.


Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that supports the event.

Event
ontimeupdate Yes 9.0 Yes Yes Yes

Syntax

In HTML:

In JavaScript:

In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:

Note: Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions do not support the addEventListener() method.


Bubbles: No
Cancelable: No
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Event Type: Event
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Supported HTML Tags: <audio>, <video>
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More Examples

Example

Execute JavaScript when the user starts playing the audio or seeks the audio playback position:

Example

Set the current playback position to 5 seconds using the currentTime property:

document.getElementById("myVideo").currentTime = 5;

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