Timestamp Converter
Convert Unix timestamps to readable dates and back again.
| Human Readable Time | Seconds |
|---|---|
| 1 minute | 60 seconds |
| 1 hour | 3600 seconds |
| 1 day | 86400 seconds |
| 1 week | 604800 seconds |
| 1 month | 2629743 seconds |
| 1 year | 31556926 seconds |
Timestamp Converter
Unix time counts the seconds since 1 January 1970 (UTC). Databases, logs and APIs use it everywhere, and this tool converts it to a readable date and the other way round. For seconds vs milliseconds, time zones and the year 2038 problem, see Unix timestamps explained.
How to use Timestamp Converter
- Enter a Unix timestamp to convert it to a human-readable time, or enter a date to get the timestamp.
- Read the converted value.
- Use the reference table of seconds per minute, hour, day, week, month and year for quick calculations.
When it comes in handy
- Reading timestamps in server logs and database rows.
- Creating expiry values for tokens and cookies.
- Checking time differences between two events.
Frequently asked questions
Seconds or milliseconds?
The standard Unix timestamp is in seconds. JavaScript uses milliseconds, which give a number with three extra digits. Divide by 1,000 to convert.
Which time zone is used?
Unix time itself is always UTC. Time zones only matter when the value is displayed as a local date.
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Unix Timestamps Explained: Epoch Time for Humans
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