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Timestamp Converter

Convert Unix/Epoch timestamps to human-readable dates and vice versa.

Current Unix Timestamp
0
1/1/1970, 12:00:00 AM

Timestamp → Date

Date → Timestamp

What is Timestamp Converter?

A Timestamp Converter translates between Unix/Epoch timestamps and human-readable date formats. Unix timestamps represent the number of seconds (or milliseconds) since January 1, 1970 UTC, and are widely used in programming, databases, and APIs. This tool helps developers debug timestamp-related issues, convert dates for API calls, and understand time data in logs or database records.

How to Use

  1. To convert timestamp to date: Enter a Unix timestamp and click 'Convert'
  2. To convert date to timestamp: Select a date and time, then click 'Convert'
  3. Use the 'Current' buttons to quickly fill in the current time
  4. Toggle between seconds and milliseconds for different timestamp formats

Common Use Cases

  • Debugging API responses with timestamp fields
  • Converting database timestamps to readable dates
  • Creating timestamps for API requests
  • Understanding log file timestamps
  • Working with JWT tokens and expiration times

Frequently Asked Questions

A Unix timestamp (also called Epoch time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC. It's a universal way to represent time that doesn't depend on time zones.
Standard Unix timestamps are in seconds (10 digits, e.g., 1709251200). JavaScript and some APIs use milliseconds (13 digits, e.g., 1709251200000). The tool supports both formats.
The live timestamp display updates every second to show the current Unix time. This is useful for quickly grabbing a 'now' timestamp for testing or API requests.
The tool converts timestamps to your local timezone (detected from your browser). The display shows both the local time and includes timezone information for clarity.
32-bit systems store Unix timestamps as signed integers, which will overflow on January 19, 2038. Modern 64-bit systems don't have this limitation. This tool works correctly with dates far into the future.

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