Unix timestamp converter
Unix sec/ms ↔ human date; now button.
About this tool
Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates in both directions. Indispensable when debugging logs, APIs and databases.
Why use it
- Turns epoch seconds into a clear date and time.
- Converts a date back into a timestamp.
- Handles the current time with one click.
Common use cases
- Read a Unix timestamp stored in a database row.
- Generate an epoch value for an API request.
- Check what time a log entry actually happened.
Tips
- Watch for seconds vs milliseconds — many systems use milliseconds.
- Note the timezone; epoch values are always in UTC.
How to use
- Enter Unix or date.
- Convert or use Now.
FAQ
- What does it convert?
- Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and back, in both seconds and milliseconds.
- Is my data uploaded?
- No. Conversion is done locally in your browser.
- Does it handle time zones?
- It shows both UTC and your local time so you can compare them.
- What is a Unix timestamp?
- The number of seconds since January 1, 1970 UTC, a common way to store time.
- Seconds or milliseconds?
- Both are supported; the tool detects the scale or lets you choose.
- Can I get the current timestamp?
- Yes, grab the present time as a timestamp with one click.