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Unix Timestamp Converter

Convert between Epoch timestamps and human-readable dates.
Current Unix Timestamp
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Unix Timestamp to Date

Enter a timestamp to get the date.

Date to Unix Timestamp

Select a date and time to get the timestamp.

How to Convert Unix Timestamps?

Unix timestamps (or Epoch time) represent time as a running total of seconds. While efficient for computers, they are unreadable to humans.

  1. Timestamp to Date: Enter a specific timestamp (e.g., `1678886400`) in the top box and click "Convert". We automatically detect if you used seconds or milliseconds.
  2. Date to Timestamp: Select a date and time from the calendar picker in the bottom box and click "Convert" to get the corresponding Unix value.
  3. Current Time: The banner at the top always shows the current real-time Unix timestamp for quick reference.

Why use Epoch Time?

  • Global Standard: It avoids timezone confusion by storing time as a single absolute number (UTC).
  • Database Efficiency: Storing integers is faster and takes less space than formatting date strings.
  • API Compatibility: Most modern APIs use Unix timestamps to communicate time data.

Timezone Handling

Important: Unix timestamps are always in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).

When converting to a human-readable date, this tool displays the time in your local timezone (based on your browser settings) alongside the UTC time for clarity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Year 2038 problem?

On January 19, 2038, 32-bit systems will run out of numbers to store the timestamp. Modern 64-bit systems (which you likely use) have fixed this by allowing much larger numbers.

Should I use Seconds or Milliseconds?

Standard Unix is in seconds (10 digits). JavaScript and Java often use milliseconds (13 digits). Our tool supports both.

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