Unix Timestamp Converter
Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates.
Current Unix Timestamp
176683134112/27/2025, 3:59:01 PM
What is Unix Timestamp Converter?
A Unix timestamp (or Epoch time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (UTC). It's a universal way to represent dates and times in programming. This tool converts between Unix timestamps and human-readable date formats, essential for debugging logs, APIs, and database records.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter a Unix timestamp to see the human-readable date
- Or enter a date to get the Unix timestamp
- View the live current timestamp that updates in real-time
- Copy timestamps for use in your applications
Common Use Cases
- Debugging server logs with Unix timestamps
- Converting API response timestamps to readable dates
- Setting expiration times for tokens and sessions
- Calculating time differences in applications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Unix Epoch?
The Unix Epoch is January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC. All Unix timestamps are the number of seconds (or milliseconds) since this date. It was chosen as the start date for Unix systems.
What is the Year 2038 problem?
32-bit systems store timestamps as signed integers, which will overflow on January 19, 2038. Modern 64-bit systems are not affected and can handle dates for over 290 billion years.
Seconds vs Milliseconds timestamps?
Unix timestamps are traditionally in seconds (10 digits), but JavaScript and some APIs use milliseconds (13 digits). This tool handles both formats automatically.