Epoch Converter
Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates (UTC and local), or convert a date and time to a Unix timestamp. Includes a live current timestamp.
Current Unix Timestamp
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Timestamp → Date
UTC
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Local Time
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Date → Timestamp
Seconds
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Milliseconds
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What Is a Unix Timestamp?
A Unix timestamp (also called epoch time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since midnight UTC on January 1, 1970 — the "Unix epoch". It's widely used in programming and databases because it represents a point in time as a single, timezone-independent number.
How to Use This Epoch Converter
- The live current Unix timestamp updates every second at the top of the page.
- To convert a timestamp to a date, enter it and choose whether it's in seconds or milliseconds — the UTC and local time appear instantly.
- To convert a date to a timestamp, pick a date and time — the equivalent Unix timestamp in both seconds and milliseconds appears instantly.
Example
The Unix timestamp 1704067200 (in seconds) corresponds to Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT.
Common Use Cases
- Debugging API responses, log files, or database records that store dates as Unix timestamps.
- Converting a timestamp from code (JavaScript, Python, or a database) into a human-readable date.
- Generating a timestamp for a specific date and time to use in a script or API request.
FAQs
Seconds or milliseconds — how do I know which one I have?
A timestamp in seconds for a recent date has 10 digits (e.g. 1704067200), while the same moment in milliseconds has 13 digits (e.g. 1704067200000). If your conversion produces a date far in the past or future, try switching the unit toggle.
Why do I see two different times — UTC and local?
A Unix timestamp itself has no timezone; it's the same absolute moment everywhere. UTC shows that moment in Coordinated Universal Time, while Local Time shows it converted to your browser's detected timezone, so you can read it either way.
Does the current timestamp update automatically?
Yes — the current Unix timestamp shown at the top refreshes every second, so it always reflects the current time.