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Timestamp Converter

Current Unix Timestamp (seconds):

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Timestamp to Human-Readable Date

Seconds or milliseconds will be auto-detected.

Human-Readable Date to Timestamp

How to Use the Unix Timestamp Converter

Enter Unix timestamp to see human-readable date/time. Or enter date/time to get timestamp. Both directions.

Timestamps everywhere in programming. Make them human-readable instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it?

Seconds since January 1, 1970 UTC (Unix epoch).

Milliseconds?

Yes, detects 13-digit millisecond timestamps.

Timezones?

Shows local and UTC.

2038?

32-bit systems overflow then; 64-bit systems fine.

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About This Tool

Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and times — and back — with the Toolzie Timestamp Converter. Supports millisecond and second precision and shows results in UTC and local time.

How to Use

  1. Enter a Unix timestamp (in seconds or milliseconds) to convert to a date.
  2. Or enter a date and time to convert to a Unix timestamp.
  3. Toggle between seconds and milliseconds precision.
  4. View the result in both UTC and your local time zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Unix timestamp?

A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds (or milliseconds) elapsed since January 1, 1970, at 00:00:00 UTC. It is the standard way computers represent moments in time.

What is the current Unix timestamp?

The current timestamp is shown at the top of the page and updates every second.

Why is 1970 the start date?

January 1, 1970 was chosen as the Unix epoch when Unix operating systems were developed — a consistent reference point for all systems.

Can I convert JavaScript Date.now() output?

Yes — Date.now() returns milliseconds. Toggle the milliseconds option for accurate conversion.