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Unix Timestamp Converter

Last updated: May 5, 2026

Convert Unix timestamps (seconds or milliseconds since epoch) to human-readable dates and vice versa. Supports ISO 8601, UTC, local time, and relative time formats. All processing happens in your browser.

Features

  • ▶Convert timestamps to human-readable dates
  • ▶Convert dates to Unix timestamps
  • ▶Auto-detect seconds vs milliseconds
  • ▶Multiple output formats (ISO, UTC, local, relative)
  • ▶Current timestamp display with live updates
  • ▶100% client-side processing - your data stays private

How to Use This Tool

1

Enter a Timestamp

Paste a Unix timestamp (seconds or milliseconds since January 1, 1970) into the timestamp field.

2

Or Select a Date

Use the date picker to select a date and time, which will be converted to a Unix timestamp.

3

View Results

See the conversion in multiple formats: ISO 8601, UTC, local time, and relative time.

4

Copy Results

Click the copy button next to any field to copy the value to your clipboard.

What is a Unix Timestamp?

A Unix timestamp (also called Epoch time or POSIX time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, at 00:00:00 UTC. This date is known as the Unix Epoch. Timestamps are widely used in computing because they provide a simple, universal way to represent time.

Seconds vs Milliseconds

Standard Unix timestamps are in seconds (10 digits for dates after 2001), while JavaScript and many APIs use milliseconds (13 digits). This tool auto-detects the format based on the number of digits and converts accordingly.

Time Zones and UTC

Unix timestamps are always in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). When displaying human-readable dates, this tool shows both UTC and your local timezone to avoid confusion. The ISO 8601 format always includes timezone information.

The Year 2038 Problem

32-bit systems storing timestamps as signed integers will overflow on January 19, 2038, at 03:14:07 UTC. This is because the maximum value of a signed 32-bit integer is 2,147,483,647. Modern systems use 64-bit integers, extending the range to over 292 billion years.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Unix Epoch is January 1, 1970, at 00:00:00 UTC. All Unix timestamps measure time as seconds (or milliseconds) elapsed from this reference point.

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Current Unix Timestamp

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