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Unix Timestamp online

Convert Unix timestamps to dates and dates back to Unix

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Current Unix (seconds)
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Current Unix (ms)

// Timestamp → Date

// Date → Timestamp

How to Use unix-time

  1. Paste any Unix timestamp (seconds or milliseconds) into the top input field.
  2. Select the unit - seconds for standard epoch, milliseconds for JavaScript Date.now().
  3. Click Convert to see the UTC date, local time, ISO 8601 string, and day-of-week.
  4. Use the date/time picker below to go the other direction - pick a date and read its epoch value.

Unix Timestamp Converter allows you to translate raw epoch integers into readable date strings instantly. This free online epoch tool is essential for developers debugging database logs or API responses where time is stored as seconds since 1970. Whether you have a 10-digit standard timestamp or a 13-digit millisecond value, this utility provides a complete breakdown including UTC and local timezone equivalents.

Advanced Epoch to Date Features

This timestamp to date converter also works in reverse, letting you pick any date from a calendar and retrieve its exact Unix representation. It features a live counter showing the current epoch in real-time, making it a handy reference for performance monitoring or scheduling tasks. The tool handles the Year 2038 problem automatically by using 64-bit precision, ensuring accurate results for far-future dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a Unix timestamp?

It is an integer representing the number of seconds (or milliseconds) that have elapsed since the Unix epoch: midnight UTC on 1 January 1970. It is timezone-agnostic, making it ideal for storing and transmitting time across systems.

What is the difference between seconds and millisecond timestamps?

A seconds-precision Unix timestamp is typically 10 digits (e.g. 1700000000). A millisecond timestamp is 13 digits (e.g. 1700000000000) and is commonly returned by JavaScript's Date.now() and many REST APIs.

What is the Year 2038 problem?

On 32-bit systems, Unix time is stored as a signed 32-bit integer, which overflows on 19 January 2038. This converter uses JavaScript's 64-bit floating-point numbers, so it handles dates well beyond 2038 without issue.

Can I convert to a specific timezone?

Yes. The tool shows your local timezone automatically. For other zones, use the Timezone Converter linked in Related Tools to shift the output to any IANA timezone.

Whether you are constructing a complex API query or auditing a server log, this free online unix timestamp converter gives you reliable results instantly.