Unix timestamps represent time as the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 (the Unix epoch). They are used extensively in databases, APIs, log files, and programming. This tool shows the current Unix timestamp and lets you convert between timestamps and human-readable dates.

Supports seconds and milliseconds, outputs UTC, local time, and ISO 8601 format. Everything runs in your browser.

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How to Use

  1. Select the mode: current time, timestamp to date, or date to timestamp
  2. For conversions, enter a timestamp or date string
  3. Click Calculate to see results
  4. Copy the format you need

FAQ

What is the Unix epoch?

The Unix epoch is January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC. Unix timestamps count the seconds elapsed since that moment.

Does it handle millisecond timestamps?

Yes. If the input timestamp has 13 digits, it is treated as milliseconds. The output always shows both seconds and milliseconds.

What date formats are accepted?

Standard date formats like YYYY-MM-DD, YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS, and most formats parseable by JavaScript's Date constructor.

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