Timestamp Converter
Convert between Unix timestamps and dates. Free, no signup.
How It Works
Enter a Unix timestamp to convert it to a human-readable date, or enter a date to get the Unix timestamp. The current Unix timestamp is shown at the top and updates in real time.
What Is a Unix Timestamp?
A Unix timestamp (also called epoch time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC. It is the standard way computers represent time internally and is used in APIs, databases, log files, and programming languages.
Timestamp Reference Points
| Unix timestamp | UTC date and time |
|---|---|
| 0 | Jan 1, 1970, 00:00:00 — the epoch |
| 1000000000 | Sep 9, 2001, 01:46:40 |
| 1500000000 | Jul 14, 2017, 02:40:00 |
| 1700000000 | Nov 14, 2023, 22:13:20 |
| 2147483647 | Jan 19, 2038, 03:14:07 — 32-bit limit |
Common Uses
Developers reach for timestamp conversion when reading log files, debugging API responses, inspecting database records, setting token expiry times, and checking scheduled jobs. Seconds are compact, timezone-independent, and easy to compare or sort, which is why so many systems store time this way. Paste a value here to see instantly what date it represents, or turn a date into the timestamp a system expects.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert a Unix timestamp to a date?
Paste the timestamp into the Unix timestamp box and click To Date. The tool shows the full human-readable date and time, including your local timezone, in the read-only field below.
Does it accept timestamps in seconds or milliseconds?
Both. Enter a standard 10-digit timestamp in seconds and it converts directly. If you paste a 13-digit value (anything above 9999999999) it is treated as milliseconds automatically, so JavaScript-style millisecond timestamps also work.
What timezone does the converted date use?
Timestamp-to-date results are shown in your device's local timezone. When you go the other way, the date-and-time picker also reads in your local time, and the resulting Unix timestamp is in UTC seconds since the epoch, exactly as timestamps are defined.
What is the current Unix timestamp?
The live current Unix timestamp is displayed at the top of the page and ticks up every second. It is the number of seconds that have passed since January 1, 1970 at 00:00:00 UTC.
Is my data uploaded when I convert a timestamp?
No. Every conversion runs locally in your browser using JavaScript's built-in date handling. Nothing you enter is sent to a server, so it is safe to use with timestamps from private logs or databases.