Free Unix Timestamp Converter
Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and vice versa. Essential tool for developers working with APIs, databases, and logs.
What is a Unix Timestamp?
A Unix timestamp (also called Epoch time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (UTC). It's a standard way to represent time in computing.
Examples
| Timestamp | Date |
|---|---|
| 0 | Jan 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC |
| 1000000000 | Sep 9, 2001 01:46:40 UTC |
| 1609459200 | Jan 1, 2021 00:00:00 UTC |
| 1700000000 | Nov 14, 2023 22:13:20 UTC |
How to Use
Convert Timestamp to Date
- Select "Timestamp → Date" tab
- Enter Unix timestamp
- Click "Convert"
- View date in multiple formats
Convert Date to Timestamp
- Select "Date → Timestamp" tab
- Select date and time
- Click "Convert"
- Copy the Unix timestamp
Features
- Live current timestamp - Always up to date
- Seconds & milliseconds - Both formats
- ISO 8601 output - Standard date format
- Relative time - "3 days ago" etc.
- One-click copy - All formats
Timestamp Formats
Seconds (Standard)
1702828800
Milliseconds (JavaScript)
1702828800000
ISO 8601
2023-12-17T12:00:00.000Z
Common Use Cases
API Development
Many APIs use Unix timestamps for dates:
{
"created_at": 1702828800,
"expires_at": 1702915200
}
Database Records
Store dates as integers for efficiency.
Log Analysis
Parse timestamps in server logs.
Scheduling
Calculate time differences easily.
Why Unix Timestamps?
- Universal - Same value worldwide
- Simple math - Easy to add/subtract time
- Space efficient - Just an integer
- No timezone issues - Always UTC
Why Use Our Tool?
- Real-time current timestamp display
- Supports seconds and milliseconds
- Multiple output formats
- Relative time display
- 100% free and private
Convert timestamps instantly!