Unix Timestamp Converter
Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates. Get the current timestamp, convert timestamps to dates, and dates to timestamps instantly.
About Unix Timestamp Converter
Our free Unix Timestamp Converter helps developers and system administrators convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates. Unix time (also known as Epoch time) is a system for describing a point in time, defined as the number of seconds that have elapsed since 00:00:00 UTC on 1 January 1970.
How to Use
- Choose your conversion mode: "Timestamp to Date" or "Date to Timestamp".
- For timestamp to date: Enter the Unix timestamp in seconds.
- For date to timestamp: Select the date and time using the picker.
- Click "Convert" to see the results.
- Use "Get Current" to quickly get the current timestamp.
- Click "Copy Result" to copy the converted value to your clipboard.
What is Unix Timestamp?
Unix timestamp is a way to track time as a running total of seconds. This count starts at the Unix Epoch on January 1st, 1970 at UTC. Therefore, the Unix timestamp is merely the number of seconds between a particular date and the Unix Epoch. It should also be pointed out that this point in time technically does not change no matter where you are located on the globe.
Supported Formats
Seconds: Standard Unix timestamp (e.g., 1704067200)
Milliseconds: JavaScript-style timestamp (e.g., 1704067200000)
ISO 8601: International standard date format
RFC 2822: Email date format standard
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Unix Epoch?
The Unix Epoch is the starting point for Unix timestamps: 00:00:00 UTC on January 1, 1970. All Unix timestamps are calculated as seconds elapsed since this moment.
Why does my timestamp show 1970?
If you see a date in 1970, you likely entered a timestamp with milliseconds instead of seconds. Try dividing your timestamp by 1000 before converting.
What is the maximum Unix timestamp?
For 32-bit systems, the maximum Unix timestamp is 2,147,483,647 (January 19, 2038 - known as the Year 2038 problem). Modern 64-bit systems can handle timestamps far into the future.
Is my data stored?
No. All conversions happen locally in your browser. No data is transmitted to our servers or stored anywhere.
Does this account for leap seconds?
Unix timestamps do not account for leap seconds. They represent the number of seconds since the Epoch, ignoring leap second adjustments.