Unix Timestamp Converter
Convert Unix timestamps to readable dates or dates to timestamps instantly. Supports seconds, milliseconds, and microseconds.
Convert Timestamp to Datetime
Paste your Unix timestamp below and instantly see the corresponding date and time in any timezone.
Datetime to Timestamp Converter
Select any date and time to generate the corresponding Unix timestamp for your applications and databases.
FAQs
What is Unix/Epoch time?
Unix Time, also called Epoch Time or POSIX time, is basically a count of seconds that have passed since January 1, 1970 00:00:00, at midnight UTC. It's a simple way to represent time that works the same across all systems, programming languages, and timezones. That's why developers and databases use it everywhere.
Why do developers use Unix timestamps?
Unix timestamps don't care about time zones, they're super easy to store and compare, and they work the same way in every programming language. Whether you're logging events, scheduling tasks, or storing dates in a database, timestamps just work without the headache of timezone conversions.
What's the difference between epoch time and Unix time?
Honestly? Nothing. They're the exact same thing. Epoch time, Unix time, POSIX time, Unix timestamp. They all mean the same thing: seconds since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC. People just use different names for it, but it's all counting from that same starting point.
What is the Year 2038 problem?
It's a quirky issue with older systems that store Unix time using 32-bit numbers. These systems will hit their maximum value on January 19, 2038, at 03:14:07 UTC, and after this point, these systems will overflow and reset. Most modern systems use 64-bit numbers now, which gives us enough room for billions of years, so it's not something to worry about for new applications.