How do I convert a timestamp to a date?

Paste the Unix timestamp into the converter and it instantly shows the human-readable date and time in your local timezone and UTC.

Does it support milliseconds?

Yes, the converter supports both second and millisecond precision Unix timestamps and auto-detects which format you are using.

How do I convert a date to a Unix timestamp?

Enter the date and time into the converter and click Convert to get the Unix timestamp in seconds. You can also choose millisecond output for JavaScript applications.

What timezone does the converter use?

The converter displays results in both UTC and your local browser timezone. You can convert any timestamp to any timezone using the timezone selector.

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Q: What is a Unix timestamp?

A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds elapsed since January 1 1970 UTC. Widely used in programming and databases to store dates and times.

Convert Unix timestamps to dates and dates to timestamps. Supports seconds, milliseconds and multiple timezone formats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Unix timestamp?

A Unix timestamp (also called epoch time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 at 00:00:00 UTC. It is the most common way to represent time in programming and APIs.

How do I know if a timestamp is in seconds or milliseconds?

Timestamps in seconds are typically 10 digits (e.g. 1700000000). Timestamps in milliseconds are 13 digits (e.g. 1700000000000). This tool automatically detects which format you are using.

Why is 1970 used as the epoch?

January 1, 1970 was chosen as the Unix epoch by early Unix developers in the late 1960s as a convenient reference point. It had no particular technical significance — it was simply round and recent.