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Timestamp to Date Converter

Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and back. Supports seconds, milliseconds, timezones, and relative time — 100% client-side.

Current Unix Timestamp
sec
ms

1 Timestamp → Date

2 Date → Timestamp

Quick fill:

3 Batch convert

Paste multiple timestamps or dates (one per line). Mix of seconds, milliseconds, and ISO dates is fine.

What is a Unix timestamp?

A Unix timestamp (also called Epoch time or POSIX time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since 00:00:00 UTC on 1 January 1970, excluding leap seconds. It is the most common way computers store and exchange dates because it is:

  • Compact (a single integer)
  • Timezone-independent (always based on UTC)
  • Easy to compare, sort, and do arithmetic with

Many modern systems also use milliseconds since the same epoch (13-digit numbers). JavaScript’s Date.now(), Java’s System.currentTimeMillis(), and many databases return milliseconds. This converter handles both units automatically.

How to use this Timestamp Converter

  1. Copy the live timestamp (optional)

    The top bar always shows the current Unix time in seconds and milliseconds. Click “Copy seconds” or “Copy ms” when you need the present moment.

  2. Convert Timestamp → Date

    Paste a 10-digit (seconds) or 13-digit (milliseconds) number, pick a timezone, and hit Convert. You get locale, ISO, UTC, relative, and more formats with copy buttons.

  3. Convert Date → Timestamp

    Use the date-time picker (or type a value), choose the timezone the date belongs to, and convert to get both second and millisecond Unix values.

  4. Use quick presets

    One-click buttons for “Now”, “Start of today”, “Yesterday”, “7 days ago”, etc., fill the timestamp field and convert instantly.

Key features

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Live clock

Always-visible current Unix timestamp in seconds and milliseconds, updating in real time.

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Both directions

Convert epoch → human date and human date → epoch with the same tool.

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Timezone aware

Local, UTC, and popular zones (IST, EST, PST, London, Tokyo, Singapore…).

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Multiple formats + copy

ISO 8601, locale, UTC/GMT, relative time, seconds & ms — each with a one-click copy button.

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100% client-side

No data leaves your browser. Safe for internal or sensitive timestamps.

Auto unit detection

Automatically treats 10-digit numbers as seconds and 13-digit as milliseconds.

Common use cases

  • Debugging logs — Convert epoch values from server logs, database columns, or API responses into readable dates.
  • API & JWT testing — Check iat, exp, and nbf claims quickly.
  • Cross-timezone coordination — See what a UTC timestamp means in IST, EST, or any other zone.
  • Writing test data — Generate “7 days ago” or “start of today” timestamps for fixtures and scripts.
  • Database migration — Verify that stored Unix values match expected calendar dates.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp (also called Epoch time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since 00:00:00 UTC on 1 January 1970, not counting leap seconds. It is a compact, timezone-independent way to store and exchange dates. Many systems also use milliseconds since the same epoch.
How do I know if my timestamp is in seconds or milliseconds?
As a rule of thumb: if the number has 10 digits it is almost certainly seconds; if it has 13 digits it is milliseconds. This converter auto-detects the unit when you leave the setting on “Auto-detect”. You can also force seconds or milliseconds manually.
Does the converter run on a server?
No. Everything happens in your browser with JavaScript. No timestamps or dates are uploaded anywhere, so it is safe for sensitive data.
Can I convert dates in different timezones?
Yes. Choose Local, UTC, or one of the common timezones (New York, London, Kolkata/IST, Tokyo, etc.). The conversion respects the selected zone for both directions.
What output formats are available?
You get human-readable locale date, a clean Y-M-D H:i:s string, ISO 8601, RFC-style UTC/GMT, relative time (“3 hours ago”), plus the Unix value in both seconds and milliseconds — all with one-click copy buttons.
Is there a live current timestamp?
Yes. The top bar shows the live Unix timestamp in both seconds and milliseconds and updates continuously. You can copy either value with a single click.

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