Timestamp Converter
Convert Unix timestamps to dates
How to Use Timestamp Converter
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Enter a Unix timestamp to convert it to a human-readable date, or enter a date to get the timestamp.
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Choose your timezone if needed.
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Copy the converted value from the output.
About Timestamp Converter
Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and vice versa. Supports milliseconds and all timezones.
Best Use Cases
- •Debugging server logs by converting Unix timestamps to readable dates
- •Converting API response timestamps into local date and time
- •Checking when a Unix timestamp-based token or cookie expires
- •Converting between epoch seconds and milliseconds for JavaScript code
- •Verifying database timestamp values against expected dates
Examples
Log debugging
Paste a Unix timestamp from your server log. Instantly see the exact date and time in your local timezone.
Token expiry
Check a JWT's exp claim timestamp. Convert it to see exactly when the token expires in human-readable format.
Date to epoch
Enter a specific date and time. Get the Unix timestamp to use in your API request or database query.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- !Confusing seconds and milliseconds timestamps, which are off by a factor of 1000
- !Forgetting to account for timezone differences when reading converted output
- !Assuming all timestamps are UTC when some systems store local time
Limitations
- –Dates before January 1, 1970 may not convert correctly with standard Unix timestamps
- –Timezone conversion depends on your browser's timezone setting
- –Millisecond-precision timestamps beyond 2038 may have issues in 32-bit systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp counts seconds since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC. It's used universally in programming.
How do I get the current Unix timestamp?
Click 'Use Current Time' to get the current Unix timestamp instantly.