About this tool
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds that have passed since January 1, 1970 (UTC) — the way most computers and APIs store time. This converter turns a timestamp into a readable date and time, and turns any date back into a timestamp. It shows both your local time and UTC, which is essential for developers debugging logs, databases and API responses.
How to use
- 1Enter a Unix timestamp to see the date, or pick a date to get the timestamp.
- 2Read both local and UTC time.
- 3Use the 'Now' button for the current timestamp.
Benefits
- Two-way conversion.
- Shows local time and UTC.
- Supports seconds and milliseconds.
Frequently asked questions
Seconds or milliseconds?+
Unix timestamps are usually in seconds (10 digits); JavaScript uses milliseconds (13 digits). The tool handles both.
What is UTC?+
Coordinated Universal Time — the global time standard that timestamps are based on, independent of time zones.