Unix Timestamp Converter
FreeConvert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and back
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds elapsed since 1 Jan 1970 (UTC).
Local: 11/14/2023, 10:13:20 PM UTC: Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:13:20 GMT ISO: 2023-11-14T22:13:20.000Z
About Unix Timestamp Converter
Logs, databases, and APIs love storing time as a Unix timestamp, a bare number of seconds since 1970 that means nothing to a human reading it. Converting between that number and a real date in your head is impossible. This tool translates a Unix timestamp into a readable date and time, and turns a date back into a timestamp, so you can move between machine and human time freely.
Enter a timestamp to get a formatted date, or a date to get the corresponding timestamp. It is free, runs in your browser, needs no signup, and returns the result instantly. It handles the common seconds-based epoch, and you should watch whether your source uses seconds or milliseconds, since mixing the two shifts the result by a factor of a thousand.
Common uses
- Turning a Unix timestamp from a log into a readable date while debugging
- Getting the timestamp for a specific date to use in a query or test
- Checking when a JWT or record was created from its epoch value
- Comparing two timestamps by converting both to dates
- Verifying scheduled times stored as epoch seconds
How to use
- 1
Enter your details
Type or paste your content and pick a type using the fields below.
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Customise the output
Adjust the available options — size, colour and other settings — to suit your needs.
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Download or copy
Your result is generated instantly in your browser. Download it or copy it directly to your device.
Why ToolHub?
- Accurate conversion
- Multiple formats
- Instant results
FAQ
Does it use seconds or milliseconds?
Standard Unix timestamps are in seconds. If your value is in milliseconds it will be far in the future, so divide by 1000 first.
What time zone is the date shown in?
Dates are typically shown in UTC and/or your local time. Always confirm the zone before relying on the displayed value.
Can it convert a date back to a timestamp?
Yes. The conversion works both ways, so you can enter a date and get its Unix timestamp.
What about timestamps before 1970?
Times before the epoch are represented as negative numbers, which the converter can interpret as dates in the past.
Can I use Unix Timestamp Converter on mobile?
Yes — ToolHub is fully responsive and works on iPhone, Android, tablets and all modern browsers. No app install needed.