---
title: init()
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: foundation/nsdate/init()
---

# init()

Returns a date object initialized to the current date and time.

## Declaration

```swift
init()
```

## Return Value

Return Value An NSDate object initialized to the current date and time.

## Discussion

Discussion This method is a designated initializer for NSDate.

## See Also

### Initializing a Date

- [init(timeIntervalSinceNow:)](foundation/nsdate/init(timeintervalsincenow:).md)
- [init(timeIntervalSinceReferenceDate:)](foundation/nsdate/init(timeintervalsincereferencedate:).md)
- [init(timeIntervalSince1970:)](foundation/nsdate/init(timeintervalsince1970:).md)
- [init(coder:)](foundation/nsdate/init(coder:).md)