What is a Unix timestamp?

A Unix timestamp (also known as Epoch time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, at 00:00:00 UTC. It's a standard way to represent time in computer systems and programming languages.

How do I convert a Unix timestamp to a date?

Enter the Unix timestamp (in seconds or milliseconds) into the converter tool, and it will automatically display the corresponding date and time in a human-readable format. You can also select different timezones for conversion.

What's the difference between seconds and milliseconds timestamps?

Unix timestamps can be in seconds (10 digits, e.g., 1609459200) or milliseconds (13 digits, e.g., 1609459200000). Milliseconds provide more precision and are commonly used in JavaScript. Our converter automatically detects and handles both formats.

How do I get the current Unix timestamp?

The current Unix timestamp is displayed at the top of our converter tool and updates in real-time. You can also click the 'Use Current Timestamp' button to automatically populate the converter with the current time.

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About Unix Timestamps

A Unix timestamp (also known as Epoch time or POSIX time) is a system for tracking time as a running count of seconds. It represents the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, at 00:00:00 UTC (the Unix epoch).

Key Features:

Seconds Format: 10-digit number (e.g., 1609459200)
Milliseconds Format: 13-digit number (e.g., 1609459200000)
Universal: Same value regardless of timezone
Programming: Widely used in databases and APIs

Common Uses:

Database timestamping and record keeping
API request and response timing
Log file analysis and debugging
Time-based calculations in programming
Session management and authentication tokens

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