Timestamp Converter
Convert a Unix timestamp to a human-readable date, or any date to its Unix timestamp.
Current Unix timestamp
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How the Timestamp Converter works
Enter a Unix timestamp to see its equivalent calendar date and time, or pick a date and time to see its Unix timestamp — both directions update live as you type, and a running current timestamp is shown at the top for reference.
Unix timestamps are widely used in programming, logs, APIs, and databases because they're compact, sortable, and unambiguous across timezones.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds that have elapsed since midnight UTC on January 1, 1970 (the 'Unix epoch'). It's a simple, timezone-independent way for computer systems to store and compare points in time.
Does this tool accept milliseconds as well as seconds?
Yes — enter a 10-digit number for seconds or a 13-digit number for milliseconds (common in JavaScript's Date.now()), and the converter automatically detects which one you've entered based on its length.
Why does the converted date show a different time than I expected?
A Unix timestamp itself has no timezone; it always represents the same instant everywhere. This tool displays that instant in UTC, so it may look different from your local clock — the underlying moment in time is identical either way.