Unix Timestamp Converter
Instantly convert Epoch timestamps to dates across 400+ global timezones.
Current Unix Time
Timestamp to Date
UTC Time (Universal)
Target Time ()
Human Date to Timestamp
Generated Timestamp
What is an Epoch Timestamp?
A Unix timestamp (or Epoch time) is a numeric representation of time. It strictly counts the number of seconds that have passed since January 1, 1970 at 00:00:00 UTC.
Because it is just a simple continuous number, computers and databases (like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) use it extensively to sort, filter, and calculate time differences effortlessly without worrying about timezones or leap years.
How to Convert using Code
PHP
time(); // Returns current timestamp
JavaScript
Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000);
MySQL
SELECT UNIX_TIMESTAMP();
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard Unix timestamps are measured in seconds and are usually 10 digits long (e.g., 1700000000). However, JavaScript (`Date.now()`) and Java represent timestamps in milliseconds to offer higher precision, which makes them 13 digits long. Our tool allows you to seamlessly toggle between the two.
The Year 2038 problem (Y2038) is a computing issue. Legacy 32-bit systems store timestamps as signed 32-bit integers. The maximum value for this is 2,147,483,647. On January 19, 2038, the Unix clock will hit this number and "roll over" to a negative number, potentially causing software crashes. Modern 64-bit systems have already solved this problem.