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Unix Timestamp Converter

Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and vice versa. Supports seconds and milliseconds. Shows UTC and local time side by side. Pick a date to get its timestamp.

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An API timestamp is '1715299200' and you need to know what date that is. Or you need the current Unix timestamp for an API call. Convert between human-readable dates and epoch seconds in both directions.
Current Unix Timestamp
1785849393

Timestamp → Date

UTC: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:16:33 GMT
Local: 8/4/2026, 1:16:33 PM
ISO: 2026-08-04T13:16:33.000Z
Relative: just now

Date → Timestamp

How to Use This Tool

  1. View the current Unix timestamp displayed at the top of the page.
  2. Enter a Unix timestamp to convert it to a human-readable date and time.
  3. Enter a date and time to convert it to a Unix timestamp.
  4. Choose your timezone to see timestamps in your local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Unix timestamp?

A Unix timestamp (also called epoch time or POSIX time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (UTC). It's the standard time representation used by most operating systems and programming languages.

Why do developers use Unix timestamps?

Unix timestamps provide a universal, timezone-independent way to represent time. They're easy to store in databases, compare mathematically, and are supported by virtually every programming language.

What is the Year 2038 problem?

The Year 2038 problem occurs when 32-bit signed integers storing Unix timestamps overflow on January 19, 2038. Modern 64-bit systems don't have this issue and can represent timestamps for billions of years.

Does this tool handle timezones?

Yes. You can convert timestamps to any timezone. The tool shows both UTC and your local time equivalents for clarity.