Timestamp Converter
Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates
Current Time
Unix Timestamp
1761145129
Milliseconds
1761145129297
ISO Format
2025-10-22T14:58:49.297Z
Unix Timestamp
Unix timestamp (seconds since epoch)
Quick Select
Human Readable Date
ISO date string or any valid date format. This can fail if your timezone shifts results—compare UTC vs local time.
Current Time in Different Formats
ISO String
2025-10-22T14:58:49.297Z
Local String
Wed Oct 22 2025 14:58:49 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
UTC String
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:58:49 GMT
Date String
Wed Oct 22 2025
Time String
14:58:49 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Locale String
10/22/2025, 2:58:49 PM
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Try Now JWT CreatorWhat is Timestamp Converter?
A Timestamp Converter is an essential tool for developers working with time data in applications, databases, and APIs. Unix timestamps represent time as a single number - the seconds or milliseconds since January 1, 1970 UTC (the Unix epoch). Our converter instantly transforms these numeric values into human-readable dates and vice versa, making it invaluable for debugging, data analysis, and development work. The tool handles both 10-digit (seconds) and 13-digit (milliseconds) timestamps, provides timezone-aware conversions, and supports multiple date formats. Whether you're working with server logs, database records, API responses, or JavaScript Date objects, this converter helps you understand and manipulate time data with precision. It's particularly useful for troubleshooting time-related bugs, analyzing user activity patterns, and ensuring consistent time handling across different systems and programming languages.
When to Use Timestamp Converter
Use our Timestamp Converter whenever you encounter numeric time values that need interpretation or when you need to convert dates for system integration. This tool is particularly valuable when debugging applications with time-related issues, analyzing server logs with timestamp entries, or working with APIs that exchange time data in Unix format. Developers commonly use it when working with databases that store timestamps, processing user activity data, setting up scheduled tasks, or migrating data between systems with different time formats. It's essential when working with JavaScript Date objects, Python datetime modules, or any system that uses epoch time. The tool is also helpful for understanding user behavior patterns, analyzing performance metrics over time, and ensuring accurate time synchronization across distributed systems.
How to Use Timestamp Converter
7 stepsEnter a Unix timestamp (10 or 13 digits) or select a date using the date picker
The tool automatically detects whether your timestamp is in seconds or milliseconds
View the converted result in both UTC and your local timezone
Choose from multiple date format options (ISO, RFC, custom formats)
Use the current timestamp button to get the present moment in Unix format
Copy the converted result to your clipboard for use in code or documentation
Switch between conversion modes to go from timestamp to date or date to timestamp
Privacy & Security
100% SecureYour timestamp conversions are processed entirely within your web browser using client-side JavaScript technology. No time data, dates, or timestamps are transmitted to our servers or stored anywhere outside your device. This ensures complete privacy and security for sensitive scheduling information, user activity data, and system logs. The tool works offline once loaded, providing an additional layer of security for confidential time-related analysis and debugging.
Pro Tips
7 tipsRemember that Unix timestamps are always in UTC, so consider timezone differences when interpreting results
Use 10-digit timestamps for most Unix systems and databases, 13-digit for JavaScript and web applications
When debugging, compare timestamps in both UTC and local time to identify timezone-related issues
Save commonly used timestamps (like deployment times or data cutoffs) for quick reference during development
Use the current timestamp feature to generate 'now' values for testing time-sensitive features
Double-check timestamp precision (seconds vs milliseconds) when integrating with different systems
Consider leap seconds and daylight saving time changes when working with historical timestamp data
Frequently Asked Questions
5 Q&AQ1:What is a Unix timestamp and how does it work?
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds (or milliseconds) that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC (known as the Unix epoch). It's a universal way to represent time that's independent of timezones and date formats, making it ideal for databases, APIs, and system logs.
Q2:What's the difference between seconds and milliseconds timestamps?
Unix timestamps can be in seconds (10 digits, like 1640995200) or milliseconds (13 digits, like 1640995200000). Seconds are more common in Unix systems and databases, while milliseconds are often used in JavaScript and web applications for more precise timing.
Q3:How do timezones affect timestamp conversion?
Unix timestamps are always in UTC, but when converting to human-readable dates, you can display them in any timezone. Our converter shows both UTC time and your local timezone, helping you understand how the same timestamp appears in different regions.
Q4:Can I convert future dates to timestamps?
Yes, you can convert any date (past, present, or future) to a Unix timestamp. This is useful for setting expiration times, scheduling events, or working with date ranges in applications and databases.
Q5:Why do I get different results in different tools or programming languages?
Differences usually occur due to timezone handling, leap seconds, or whether the timestamp is in seconds vs milliseconds. Always verify the timestamp format and timezone settings when comparing results across different systems.
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