Unix Timestamp Converter
Convert Unix timestamps (epoch time) to human-readable dates, or convert dates back to Unix timestamps.
Current Unix Timestamp
Timestamp to Date
Date to Timestamp
What is the Unix Timestamp Converter?
The Unix Timestamp Converter is a free online developer utility that translates Unix epoch time into human-readable dates, and vice versa. Unix time is widely used in operating systems, file formats, and databases (like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB) to store dates efficiently as a single integer. However, a number like 1672531200 is meaningless to a human. This tool instantly bridges the gap between machine time and human time.
Features
- Timestamp to Date: Paste any Unix timestamp (in seconds or milliseconds) and instantly see the corresponding date and time in both UTC and your local timezone.
- Date to Timestamp: Select a specific date and time from the calendar picker to instantly generate the corresponding Unix timestamp.
- Real-Time Epoch Clock: View the current Unix timestamp ticking in real-time, with a one-click button to copy it to your clipboard.
100% Client-Side Processing
Like all tools on ToolDojo, the Timestamp Converter runs entirely in your web browser. It uses your computer's local clock and JavaScript's native Date object to perform the calculations. No data is ever sent to our servers, ensuring lightning-fast performance and complete privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Unix timestamp (or Epoch time) is a system for describing a point in time. It is the number of seconds that have elapsed since the Unix epoch, minus leap seconds. The Unix epoch is 00:00:00 UTC on 1 January 1970.
Yes. The tool automatically detects whether you've entered a timestamp in seconds (10 digits) or milliseconds (13 digits) and converts it correctly.
The tool displays the converted time in both UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) and your computer's local timezone automatically.