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Timestamp Converter

Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates in multiple formats

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💡 Unix timestamp is the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 (UTC) · All processing is done locally in your browser

About This Tool

Unix timestamps are the universal language of time in computing — the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 (UTC). This free online timestamp converter handles bidirectional conversion between timestamps and human-readable dates with ease.

Key use cases include debugging JWT token expiration times, converting database timestamps from logs, working with API responses that use epoch time, calculating time differences between events, and generating timestamps for cron jobs or scheduled tasks.

The tool automatically detects whether your input is in seconds or milliseconds (a common source of bugs), provides multiple date format outputs, and includes a "Now" button to quickly insert the current timestamp. All parsing is done client-side with zero latency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this timestamp in seconds or milliseconds?
The tool auto-detects: if the number is greater than 100 billion (10^11), it treats it as milliseconds. Standard Unix timestamps are in seconds since 1970-01-01 UTC.
How do I get the current timestamp?
Click the 'Now' button to instantly insert the current Unix timestamp in seconds. It updates in real-time based on your system clock.
Why do I see different times in different timezones?
Unix timestamps are always UTC-based. The tool converts to your local timezone automatically using JavaScript's Date object.

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