What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp represents a moment as elapsed time since 1 January 1970 UTC. It is commonly stored in seconds or milliseconds.
Unix Timestamp Converter
Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and generate timestamps locally in your browser.
How it worksTimestamp -> Date
Date -> Timestamp
How to convert a Unix timestamp
- Enter a 10-digit timestamp in seconds or a 13-digit timestamp in milliseconds.
- Read the UTC, local date-time, and ISO 8601 results.
- To create a timestamp, choose a date, time, and time zone in the second section.
- Copy the seconds or milliseconds result for your API, database, log, or code.
Common timestamp uses
Convert API values, inspect log entries, prepare database records, schedule events, and compare dates across time zones.
Timestamp tips
- Check whether your source uses seconds or milliseconds before converting.
- Use UTC when you need a consistent value across locations.
- Choose the intended time zone before generating a timestamp from a date.
Unix Timestamp Converter FAQ
Does this converter accept seconds and milliseconds?
Yes. Enter a 10-digit Unix timestamp in seconds or a 13-digit Unix timestamp in milliseconds.
What is the difference between UTC and local time?
UTC is a global reference time. Local time applies the selected time zone and its applicable daylight-saving rules.
Is ISO 8601 supported?
Yes. The timestamp-to-date result includes an ISO 8601 representation that is convenient for APIs, logs, and interchange.
Is my date or timestamp stored?
No. Conversions happen locally in your browser and DevKit does not upload or store the values you enter.
Why is my timestamp date in 1970?
This usually means seconds were entered where milliseconds were expected, or the value was incomplete.
What is the current Unix timestamp?
The current timestamp is the number of elapsed seconds or milliseconds since 1 January 1970 UTC at this moment.
Do Unix timestamps include time zones?
No. A Unix timestamp represents one instant. Time zones affect only how that instant is displayed.
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