Unix Timestamp Converter

Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and vice versa.

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Unix Timestamp Converter: Epoch to Human Time

Instantly convert Unix Timestamps to human-readable dates and vice versa with our free Timestamp Converter. Essential for developers, database administrators, and system engineers, this tool helps you decode the integer values representing time in computer systems (Epoch time) into understandable UTC and local time formats.

Real-Time Conversion

Instantly converts timestamp integers to standard date strings without page reloads.

Dual Timezone

Displays results in both UTC (GMT) and your browser's Local Time simultaneously.

Developer Ready

Perfect for debugging API responses, database entries, and server logs.

What is a Unix Timestamp?

The Unix timestamp (or Epoch time) is a way to track time as a running total of seconds. It counts the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (00:00:00 UTC), not counting leap seconds. It is widely used in Unix-like operating systems and programming languages because it's a simple integer that is easy to store and calculate differences with.

Why Use This Tool?

Debugging

Verify if an event in your log file happened at the expected time.

Database Management

Convert stored integers in MySQL or MongoDB into readable dates.

API Integration

Check expiry times (exp) in JWT tokens or OAuth responses.

Forensics

Analyze file creation and modification times in digital investigations.

How to Use

  1. Enter Timestamp: Paste the integer value (e.g., 1672531200) into the input box.
  2. Auto Convert: The tool automatically processes the input (or click Convert).
  3. View Results: See the corresponding date and time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and your Local Time zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Year 2038 Problem?

On January 19, 2038, 32-bit signed integers used to store timestamps will overflow, potentially causing systems to interpret the date as 1901. Modern 64-bit systems have solved this issue for billions of years.

Does it handle milliseconds?

Standard Unix timestamps are in seconds. If your timestamp has 13 digits (e.g., 1672531200000), it includes milliseconds. You should divide by 1000 before using this tool, or check if we support millisecond input (currently seconds based).

What is UTC?

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. It is not affected by Daylight Saving Time.