Unix Timestamp Converter
Instantly convert epoch timestamps (seconds, ms) to human-readable dates and vice versa. Generate ISO 8601 strings and Discord tags natively.
Unix timestamp converter FAQ
Working with dates and times across different timezones can be difficult. The Unix Epoch system addresses this by measuring time as a single continuous number: the amount of seconds that have passed since January 1, 1970 UTC. This standard helps systems, databases, and applications stay in sync. You can use the converter above to translate between standard dates, ISO formats, and Unix epoch seconds.
What is Unix time?
Unix time (also known as Epoch time) is a system for describing a point in time. It is the number of seconds that have elapsed since the Unix epoch, minus leap seconds. The Unix epoch is 00:00:00 UTC on 1 January 1970.
How to convert a Unix timestamp to date?
You can convert a Unix timestamp to a human-readable date by pasting the number into the converter above. It automatically detects if your timestamp is in seconds or milliseconds and displays the Local Time and UTC Date.
What is an Epoch date?
The epoch date represents the absolute starting point of the Unix time system. It is exactly January 1, 1970, at 00:00:00 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How long is an epoch?
In Unix time, an epoch does not have a length. It refers to the specific starting moment in history (Jan 1, 1970). The number tracked is the total seconds elapsed since that exact moment.