Timestamp Converter

Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates

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What is a Unix Timestamp Converter?

A Unix timestamp converter is a free online tool for converting between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates. It also shows the live current timestamp. All conversions happen in the browser.

How to convert a timestamp to a date

Enter the Unix timestamp in the timestamp field. The tool instantly displays the corresponding date and time, formatted in your local timezone and UTC.

How to convert a date to a timestamp

Pick a date and time with the date picker or enter it manually. The tool generates the corresponding Unix timestamp in seconds and milliseconds.

Understanding Unix time

Unix time (also called epoch time) is the number of seconds elapsed since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC. It ignores leap seconds and has exactly 86400 seconds per day.

Common use cases

  • Debugging time-related code in applications
  • Converting date formats between systems
  • Verifying API timestamps
  • Calculating the time between two dates
  • Generating timestamps for logs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Unix timestamp?+
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds elapsed since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC (known as the "epoch"). It is a standard way to represent time in computer systems and programming.
How do I convert a timestamp to a date?+
Enter the Unix timestamp in the timestamp field. The tool instantly converts it to a human-readable date and time, displayed in your local timezone and UTC.
How do I convert a date to a timestamp?+
Pick a date and time with the date picker or enter it manually. The tool generates the corresponding Unix timestamp.
Are timestamps in seconds or milliseconds?+
The tool shows both second (10-digit) and millisecond (13-digit) timestamps. Most systems use seconds, but JavaScript's Date.now() returns milliseconds.
What is the current timestamp?+
The current timestamp is shown at the top of the tool and updates in real time every second. It displays the current Unix time in seconds and milliseconds.
How are timezones handled?+
Timestamps are always based on UTC. The converted date is displayed in both your local timezone and UTC for easy reference.

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