Timestamp Converter
Working with Unix timestamps in your code? Our Timestamp Converter instantly converts between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates in multiple timezones.
What Is
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (UTC), excluding leap seconds. A timestamp converter translates between this format and standard date/time representations.
How to Use
- Enter a Unix timestamp to convert it to a readable date
- Or enter a date and time to get the corresponding Unix timestamp
- Select your timezone for accurate conversion
- Click Convert to see the result in both formats
- Copy the converted value for use in your code
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Unix timestamp?
It is the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 at 00:00:00 UTC. It is widely used in programming for storing dates.
Is this timestamp in seconds or milliseconds?
The tool supports both seconds (standard Unix) and milliseconds (JavaScript Date.now()). Select your preferred format.
What timezone is used?
Timestamps are always UTC-based internally, but the tool can display the converted date in any timezone you select.
What is the year 2038 problem?
On 32-bit systems, timestamps will overflow on January 19, 2038. Most modern systems use 64-bit integers and are unaffected.
Can I convert ISO 8601 dates?
Yes, you can paste an ISO 8601 date string and the tool will convert it to the corresponding Unix timestamp.