Unix Timestamp Converter — Free Online
Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and vice versa online for free. Shows current timestamp live. Supports milliseconds and seconds.
About Unix Timestamp Converter
Unix timestamps (epoch time) are the number of seconds elapsed since 1 January 1970 00:00:00 UTC. They are the standard way to store and transmit time in databases, APIs, and programming languages. Our converter shows the current Unix timestamp updating in real time, converts any Unix timestamp to a human-readable date and time in your local timezone and UTC, and converts any date and time back to its Unix timestamp. Supports both second-precision (10-digit) and millisecond-precision (13-digit) timestamps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp is the count of seconds since 1 January 1970 00:00:00 UTC. It is timezone-independent.
How do I get the current Unix timestamp?
The current timestamp is shown live at the top of the tool, updating every second.
How do I convert a timestamp to a readable date?
Enter the timestamp number and the tool instantly shows the date, time, and timezone in both local and UTC formats.
What is the difference between 10-digit and 13-digit timestamps?
10-digit timestamps are in seconds. 13-digit timestamps include milliseconds.
What is the maximum Unix timestamp date?
The Year 2038 Problem: 32-bit systems overflow at Unix timestamp 2147483647 (19 Jan 2038).