Convert between Unix timestamps (seconds since 1 January 1970) and readable dates, both ways.
Try an example
Load a ready-made sample into this tool and run it. Every result you see is calculated live by the tool itself — nothing here is a pre-written answer.
Sample: ts: 1700000000; dt: (empty)
How to Use
- See the current timestamp.
- Paste a timestamp to see its date, or pick a date to see its timestamp.
- Copy the converted value.
What this Unix timestamp converter does
This Unix timestamp converter converts between Unix timestamps and readable dates in both directions. A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds since 1 January 1970, and the page also shows the current timestamp ticking live. Paste a timestamp to see the date it represents, or enter a date and time to get its timestamp, then copy whichever value you need for your work.
When developers reach for a timestamp converter
Timestamps appear in logs, databases, APIs, and analytics exports, where a long number carries the moment something happened. Converting it to a readable date makes debugging and reporting far easier, while the reverse direction is what you need when writing a query or a test value that expects epoch seconds rather than a calendar date.
Good to know
Timestamps here are in seconds, not milliseconds. A 13-digit value is almost certainly milliseconds; pasted as-is it converts to a date far in the future. If your number looks too long, divide it by 1,000 first and convert the result to get the date you expected.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my timestamp show a date thousands of years ahead?
It is probably a millisecond timestamp, which has 13 digits instead of 10. This converter expects seconds, so divide the value by 1,000 and convert again to see the intended date.
What is the current Unix timestamp?
The page displays it live, updating as time passes. That is handy when you need a fresh epoch value for a test, a database entry, or comparison against a log timestamp.
Can I convert a date into a timestamp as well?
Yes, the conversion runs both ways. Enter a date and time in the date field and the tool returns the matching Unix timestamp in seconds, ready to copy.
How to use Unix Timestamp Converter
- See the current timestamp, updating live.
- Paste a timestamp to see its date, or pick a date to see its timestamp.
- Copy the converted value.
Limitations
Timestamps here are in seconds, not milliseconds; a 13-digit value is likely milliseconds and will look far in the future.