Timestamp Converter

e.g., 1700000000, 1700000000000, or '2024-01-01T12:00:00Z'

Enter a timestamp or date above to see conversions.

About

A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds (or milliseconds) elapsed since 1 January 1970 00:00:00 UTC, known as the Unix epoch. It is the most common way to represent a point in time in APIs and databases.

How to use
  1. 1.

    Enter a Unix timestamp (seconds or milliseconds) or type a date string - all formats are shown instantly

  2. 2.

    Use the Now button to load the current moment

Common uses
  • Reading timestamps from API responses or log files

  • Comparing event times across different systems or time zones

  • Generating Unix timestamps for use in database queries or scripts

Frequently asked questions
Does this support milliseconds?

The tool auto-detects whether your timestamp is in seconds or milliseconds - values below one trillion (up to 13 digits) are treated as seconds, while larger values are treated as milliseconds.


Is conversion affected by my timezone?

The tool shows both UTC and your local timezone so you can see the time in both contexts.


Is my data sent to a server?

All conversion runs in your browser using JavaScript's Date API. No data is transmitted anywhere.


Can I convert a date back to a timestamp?

Enter a date and time in the date field and the tool converts it to the corresponding Unix timestamp.