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Epoch / Unix timestamp converter

Convert Unix timestamps to dates and back. Auto-detects seconds vs milliseconds; runs in your browser.

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Current Unix time

How to convert a Unix timestamp

  1. Enter a timestamp. Paste a Unix timestamp (seconds or milliseconds) to see the date.
  2. Or pick a date. Use the date field to convert a calendar date back to a timestamp.
  3. Copy what you need. Grab the seconds, milliseconds or ISO string.

About Unix time

Unix time is the lingua franca of timestamps in logs, databases and APIs because it's a single number with no timezone ambiguity. Systems store seconds (or milliseconds) since the 1970 epoch and format to a human date only at the edges. This converter shows both interpretations and renders the result in your local zone and UTC so you can sanity-check log lines and API responses instantly.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Unix timestamp / epoch time?
It is the number of seconds (or milliseconds) elapsed since 00:00:00 UTC on 1 January 1970, the "Unix epoch". It is a timezone-independent way to represent a moment in time.
Seconds or milliseconds — which is mine?
A 10-digit number is seconds; a 13-digit number is milliseconds. This converter auto-detects based on length, and you can see both interpretations.
What timezone are the dates shown in?
Both your local timezone and UTC are shown, plus the ISO 8601 string. Conversion happens in your browser using its clock and locale.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No — all conversion runs locally in your browser.