About the Unix Timestamp Converter

The Unix Timestamp Converter is an essential utility for developers, system administrators, and anyone working with time data in computer systems. It provides a fast and reliable way to convert between Unix timestamps (also known as Epoch time) and a human-readable date and time format.

What is Unix Time?

Unix time is a system for describing a point in time. It is the number of seconds that have elapsed since the Unix epoch, which was at 00:00:00 UTC on 1 January 1970. Because it is a single, universally incrementing number, it is a common standard for timekeeping in programming and is not affected by time zones. This tool helps bridge the gap between this machine-friendly number and a date format that people can easily understand.

Features

• Two-Way Conversion: Convert a timestamp to a date, or a date to a timestamp.
• Local Time Display: The human-readable date is displayed in your browser's local time zone, while the timestamp remains in universal UTC.
• Instant Results: The conversion happens automatically as you type, with no need to submit.
• One-Click Copy: Easily copy either the timestamp or the formatted date to your clipboard.

Further Reading

Learn more about what a timestamp is and why developers use it in our article: What is a Unix Timestamp? The Epoch Time Explained.

Related Tools

If you need to convert a date into a different text format (like MM/DD/YYYY), use our Date Format Converter. For conversions involving time zones, the Time Zone Converter is a powerful choice.