Timestamp Converter
Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates with ease
⏰ Current Time
● LIVE🔢 Timestamp to Date
Convert Unix timestamp (seconds) to readable date
📅 Date to Timestamp
Convert readable date to Unix timestamp
⚡ Quick Actions
📖 About Unix Timestamps
Unix timestamp (also known as Epoch time or POSIX time) is a system for tracking time as a running total of seconds. It counts the number of seconds that have elapsed since 00:00:00 Thursday, 1 January 1970 (Coordinated Universal Time - UTC), not counting leap seconds.
✨ Key Features
Live Current Time
Real-time display of current Unix timestamp and formatted dates
Bidirectional Conversion
Convert from timestamp to date and vice versa instantly
Multiple Formats
View timestamps in local time, UTC, ISO 8601, and more
Quick Actions
Instant access to common timestamp scenarios
Copy Results
One-click copy for all converted values
Privacy First
All conversions happen in your browser
💡 Common Use Cases
- Database Operations: Store and retrieve timestamps in databases efficiently
- API Development: Work with timestamp data in API requests and responses
- Log Analysis: Parse and understand timestamps in log files
- Cross-Timezone Tracking: Track time across different timezones uniformly
- Event Scheduling: Schedule future events using timestamps
- Data Analytics: Analyze time-series data and trends
🎯 Why Use Unix Timestamps?
Universal Standard
Recognized across all programming languages and systems
Easy Calculations
Simple math operations for time differences and comparisons
Storage Efficient
Compact integer representation saves database space
Timezone Independent
No confusion about daylight saving or timezone differences
📝 Important Notes
- Unix timestamps are typically measured in seconds (not milliseconds)
- JavaScript uses milliseconds, so divide by 1000 when converting
- The Year 2038 Problem affects 32-bit systems (max value: 2,147,483,647)
- Timestamps are always in UTC; display in local time requires conversion
- Negative timestamps represent dates before January 1, 1970