Unix Timestamp Converter
Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and vice versa.
All conversions happen in your browser. No data is sent to our servers. Press Cmd/Ctrl + Enter to convert.
How to Convert Unix Timestamps
Enter a Unix timestamp (seconds since epoch) to see the human-readable date. Or enter a date to get the Unix timestamp. The converter auto-detects which format you've entered.
What is Unix Time?
Unix time (also called Epoch time or POSIX time) counts seconds from January 1, 1970 UTC. It's timezone-independent and used extensively in programming and databases.
Why Use Unix Timestamps?
Unix timestamps are timezone-independent, easy to sort and compare, compact to store, and universally supported across programming languages and databases.
Common Use Cases
Developers use timestamp conversion when debugging logs, working with APIs that use epoch time, converting database timestamps, or calculating time differences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC (the Unix epoch).
Does this handle milliseconds?
Yes, the converter auto-detects whether the input is in seconds or milliseconds and converts accordingly.
What timezone is used?
The converter shows both UTC time and your local timezone. You can see the exact time in both formats.
What date formats are accepted?
The converter accepts various formats including ISO 8601 (2024-01-01T00:00:00Z), common formats (Jan 1, 2024), and natural language (today, yesterday).