Unix Timestamp Converter

Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates.

About this tool

Choose your conversion mode (Timestamp to Date or Date to Timestamp). Enter your value in the input field, and the tool will show all relevant formats...

Calculation Results

Enter values to see the result.

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The Ultimate Unix Timestamp Converter Guide

Unix time (also known as Epoch time) is a system for describing a point in time as the number of seconds that have elapsed since the Unix Epoch—January 1st, 1970 (UTC). This system is extremely popular in programming, database management, and server logs due to its simplicity and platform-independent nature.

Our Unix Timestamp Converter is a vital tool for developers, data analysts, and system administrators. Whether you need to decode a numeric timestamp from a database entry into a human-readable date, or convert a specific date into a timestamp for an API request, this tool provides a fast and accurate solution.

Why Use Unix Timestamps?

  • Consistency: Unix time is always in UTC, eliminating confusion between different time zones when storing data.
  • Efficiency: Storing a single integer is much more space-efficient than storing complex date strings.
  • Math-Friendly: Calculating the difference between two timestamps is as simple as subtracting two numbers.
  • Universal Compatibility: Virtually every programming language supports Unix time (JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, etc.).

Our tool supports both seconds (standard Unix) and milliseconds (often used in JavaScript and modern web APIs). It also provides detailed output in local time and UTC, helping you bridge the gap between machine-readable data and human understanding.

Converting Timestamps effortlessly

1

Select Conversion Mode

Choose 'Timestamp to Date' to decode numbers, or 'Date to Timestamp' to encode dates.

2

Input your Data

Paste your numeric timestamp or select a date using the system picker.

3

View Multi-format Results

See the result in UTC, Local Time, ISO format, and relative readable text.

Unix Time FAQs

What is the Unix Epoch?

The Unix Epoch is Thursday, 1 January 1970 at 00:00:00 UTC.

Does this tool support milliseconds?

Yes, our algorithm automatically detects if the input number represents seconds or milliseconds based on its length.

What happens during a leap second?

Unix time is not a true representation of UTC in terms of leap seconds; it usually ignores them to maintain a consistent linear count.

Developer Ready

A precision tool designed for technical and non-technical users alike.

Bidirectional: Convert to and from timestamps easily.
Multi-format: Supports UTC, Local, ISO, and human-readable dates.
Auto-detection: Intelligently handles seconds and milliseconds.

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