Timestamp Converter
Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates.
Timestamp to Date
Enter a Unix timestamp (seconds or milliseconds since epoch)
Date to Timestamp
Select a date and time to convert to a Unix timestamp
About Unix Timestamps
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (midnight UTC/GMT), not counting leap seconds. It's widely used in computer systems to track time in a way that's independent of time zones.
- Seconds since epoch: The number of seconds since January 1, 1970 (e.g., 1617235200)
- Milliseconds since epoch: The number of milliseconds since January 1, 1970 (e.g., 1617235200000)
- Current timestamp: 1789593323 (2026-09-17 00:15:23)
Understanding Timestamp Conversion
Timestamp conversion translates between human-readable dates and Unix timestamps (seconds since January 1, 1970). This is essential for working with APIs, databases, and time-based calculations in programming.
Key Features
- Multiple format support
- Time zone handling
- Real-time conversion
- Batch processing
- Custom date formats
Common Use Cases
- API integration
- Database queries
- Log file analysis
- Scheduling tasks
- Data migration
Time Format Standards
Unix Timestamp
Seconds since Unix epoch (January 1, 1970 UTC). Universal standard for computers, independent of time zones.
ISO 8601
International standard format: YYYY-MM-DDTHH:mm:ssZ. Unambiguous and machine-readable.
RFC 2822
Email date format: Day, DD Mon YYYY HH:mm:ss +ZZZZ. Used in email headers and some APIs.
Time Zone Considerations
Always specify time zones in APIs. Use UTC for storage and convert to local time for display.