Unix Timestamp Converter

Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and back — for developers and analytics.

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ISO: 2026-08-31T00:42:46.000Z Local: 8/31/2026, 12:42:46 AM UTC: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:42:46 GMT

What this tool does

Unix timestamps count seconds since January 1, 1970 UTC. Developers encounter them in APIs, databases, analytics exports, and server logs.

How to use it

  1. 1

    Choose Unix → Date or Date → Unix mode.

  2. 2

    Enter a timestamp or date string.

  3. 3

    Copy the converted result.

Common pitfalls

JavaScript uses milliseconds — divide by 1000 when converting from Date.now(). Python and most APIs use seconds.

Always confirm timezone when comparing timestamps — UTC vs local time causes off-by-hours bugs.

Tips

  • Use "current time" button for live debugging.
  • Store timestamps in UTC; convert to local only for display.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Unix timestamp?▼

Seconds since January 1, 1970 UTC — used in databases, APIs, and logs.

Seconds vs milliseconds?▼

Unix timestamps are usually in seconds. JavaScript Date.now() returns milliseconds.