Timestamp Converter
Your local time is used for the Date & Time field. Timestamps are always in UTC.
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.
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.