Unix Timestamp Converter - Epoch Time Tool
Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates. Convert epoch time to local time and vice versa with timezone support.
Current Unix Timestamp
Timestamp to Date
Date to Timestamp
About Unix Timestamps
A Unix timestamp represents the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (midnight UTC/GMT), not counting leap seconds.
What is Unix Timestamp?
A Unix timestamp is a way to track time as a running total of seconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC (also known as the Unix Epoch). This system provides a standardized way to represent time across different systems and programming languages.
Unix timestamps are widely used in databases, APIs, and logging systems because they eliminate timezone confusion and provide a consistent, sortable time format that works globally.
Key Features
- Bidirectional conversion: Convert timestamps to dates and dates to timestamps
- Multiple formats: Support for both seconds and milliseconds
- Timezone support: Display times in various global timezones
- Real-time updates: Live current timestamp with automatic refresh
- Copy functionality: One-click copying of timestamps and formatted dates
- Error handling: Clear feedback for invalid timestamps or dates
Common Use Cases
Database Records
Store creation and modification times in databases using standardized timestamp format for easy querying and sorting.
API Development
Exchange time information between systems and APIs using universally understood timestamp format.
Log Analysis
Convert timestamp entries in log files to human-readable dates for debugging and monitoring.
System Integration
Synchronize time-sensitive operations across different systems and programming languages.
How to Use the Unix Timestamp Converter
Step-by-Step Instructions
- View the current Unix timestamp in the top section
- Select your preferred timezone from the dropdown menu
- Enter a timestamp in the conversion field (check milliseconds if needed)
- Or use the date picker to convert a specific date to timestamp
- Copy any result using the copy buttons
- Use the refresh button to update the current timestamp
Pro Tips
- Unix timestamps are always in UTC by definition
- Use milliseconds format for higher precision JavaScript timestamps
- Timestamps are timezone-independent for easy global coordination
- The tool automatically detects your local timezone
- Negative timestamps represent dates before 1970
- All conversions happen instantly in your browser
Why Use Our Unix Timestamp Converter?
Our Unix timestamp converter provides precise, real-time conversion with comprehensive timezone support and both seconds and milliseconds formats. Unlike basic converters, it offers live current timestamps and automatic timezone detection.
Essential for developers working with time-sensitive applications, database management, and system integration. The tool eliminates timezone confusion and provides reliable timestamp conversion for any global application or service.