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Unix Timestamp

Convert Unix timestamps to readable dates and back, free. Paste a timestamp (seconds or milliseconds auto-detected) or a date, and get both directions instantly.

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How it works

A Unix timestamp counts seconds since 1 January 1970 (the epoch). Paste a timestamp and the tool converts it to a readable date, auto-detecting whether you gave seconds (10 digits) or milliseconds (13 digits). It works the other way too: type a date and get the timestamp back in both seconds and milliseconds, plus ISO 8601, each with a copy button.

Local time vs UTC

By default dates are shown in your device's local timezone. Tick the UTC box to see the same moment in Coordinated Universal Time instead, which is what servers and APIs usually log. The timestamp itself is always timezone-free: the same number everywhere on Earth.

Unix Timestamp FAQs

What is a Unix timestamp?
The number of seconds since 1 January 1970 00:00:00 UTC. It is how computers store moments in time in a compact, timezone-free number.
How do I know if my timestamp is in seconds or milliseconds?
You do not need to. Seconds are 10 digits and milliseconds are 13; the tool detects the length automatically.
Why does the date differ from what I expected?
Probably a timezone difference. The same timestamp is a different wall-clock time in each timezone; toggle the UTC box to compare.
What is the Year 2038 problem?
Old 32-bit systems store timestamps in a signed 32-bit integer that overflows on 19 January 2038. Modern 64-bit systems, and this tool, handle dates far beyond that.
Is this tool free?
Yes, free with no sign-up, and all conversion happens in your browser.
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