Timestamp Converter
Convert Unix timestamps to dates and dates to timestamps — all timezones, instant results.
Supports seconds (10 digits) and milliseconds (13 digits)
Enter any date and time to get the Unix timestamp
Click any row to copy to clipboard
⚡ Quick Reference Click to convert
| Description | Timestamp |
|---|---|
| Unix Epoch (start) | 0 |
| Y2K (Jan 1, 2000) | 946684800 |
| Jan 1, 2020 | 1577836800 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 1735689600 |
| Now (seconds) | — |
| Now (milliseconds) | — |
| 1 hour from now | — |
| Tomorrow | — |
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What is a Unix Timestamp?
A Unix timestamp (also called Epoch time or POSIX time) is a number representing the total seconds elapsed since January 1, 1970 at 00:00:00 UTC — known as the Unix Epoch. It is one of the most widely used formats for storing and transmitting date and time data in programming, databases, APIs, and log files.
For example, the timestamp 1716268800 represents May 21, 2024, 00:00:00 UTC. Some systems use milliseconds instead of seconds, resulting in a 13-digit number like 1716268800000. This converter handles both formats automatically.
DebugSpot's Timestamp Converter runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server. Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates, convert dates back to timestamps, batch-convert multiple timestamps at once, and view results in any timezone.
How to Use the Timestamp Converter
Step 1: Choose Conversion Direction
Use the tabs at the top to select your conversion direction — Timestamp → Date (convert a Unix timestamp to a readable date) or Date → Timestamp (convert a date and time to a Unix timestamp).
Step 2: Enter Your Value
Paste your Unix timestamp (seconds or milliseconds — both work) or use the date picker to select a date and time. Click the clock icon ⏱ to instantly load the current Unix timestamp.
Step 3: Select Timezone
Choose your preferred timezone from the dropdown. The converter supports 20+ major timezones including IST, UTC, EST, PST, GMT, CET, JST, and more. Results update for your chosen timezone instantly.
Step 4: See All Formats
Results are shown in multiple formats — Unix seconds, milliseconds, ISO 8601, RFC 2822, local time, UTC time, and a relative description ("3 days ago", "in 2 hours"). Click any result row to copy it to your clipboard.
Step 5: Batch Convert (Optional)
Need to convert multiple timestamps at once? Use the Batch Converter panel — paste one timestamp per line and convert all of them simultaneously. Copy all results with one click.
Common Use Cases
API Debugging
REST APIs and GraphQL responses frequently return Unix timestamps. Convert them instantly to understand when events occurred, when tokens expire, or when records were created.
Database Timestamps
MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis all store dates as Unix timestamps. This tool helps you quickly read and verify created_at, updated_at, and expires_at values.
Log File Analysis
Server logs, application logs, and access logs often use Unix timestamps. Convert log timestamps to human-readable dates to understand when events, errors, or requests occurred.
JWT Token Expiry
JSON Web Tokens contain exp and iat fields as Unix timestamps. Convert them to verify when a token was issued and when it expires.
Scheduled Jobs & Cron
Verify when scheduled jobs ran or when the next execution is planned. Convert timestamps from cron job logs or task schedulers to confirm execution times.
Timezone Conversion
Working across timezones? Enter a UTC timestamp and see the equivalent local time in any of 20+ supported timezones — perfect for distributed teams and international scheduling.
Features of This Timestamp Converter
- Auto-detects seconds vs milliseconds timestamps — no manual selection needed
- Converts timestamps to 6+ output formats — Unix seconds, milliseconds, ISO 8601, RFC 2822, local, UTC
- Converts dates back to Unix timestamps with the Date → Timestamp mode
- Live current timestamp display — updates every second in real time
- Relative time display — "3 days ago", "in 2 hours", "just now"
- 20+ timezone support including IST, UTC, EST, PST, GMT, JST, CST
- Batch converter — paste multiple timestamps and convert all at once
- Quick reference table with common timestamps you can click to load
- Click any result to copy to clipboard instantly
- Runs entirely in browser — your timestamps are never sent to any server
- 100% free — no signup, no limits, no watermarks
- Fully responsive — works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds elapsed since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC — known as the Unix Epoch. It is timezone-independent and used universally in programming, databases, and APIs to represent date and time as a single integer.
What is the difference between seconds and milliseconds timestamps?
A timestamp in seconds is typically 10 digits (e.g. 1716268800). A timestamp in milliseconds is 13 digits (e.g. 1716268800000). JavaScript's Date.now() returns milliseconds, while most Unix systems and databases use seconds. This tool detects the format automatically.
How do I get the current Unix timestamp?
The live display at the top of the page shows the current Unix timestamp updating every second. You can also click the ⏱ button next to the timestamp input field to load the current timestamp instantly.
What output formats does this converter support?
Results are shown in Unix seconds, Unix milliseconds, ISO 8601 (2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z), RFC 2822 (Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT), local time in your selected timezone, UTC time, and a relative description like "3 days ago".
Is my data safe?
Yes. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your timestamps are never sent to our servers or stored anywhere.
What is Epoch time?
Epoch time is another name for Unix time or Unix timestamp. The "epoch" refers to the starting reference point — January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC. All Unix timestamps count seconds (or milliseconds) from this reference point.