Timestamp Converter

Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and vice versa.

How to use

Enter a Unix timestamp in seconds and convert it to a readable date, or enter a date and convert it to its Unix timestamp. The live counter at the top shows the current timestamp at all times for quick reference.

  • Enter your input in the text area provided.
  • Adjust any settings or options if available.
  • The results will be generated automatically or upon clicking the action button.
  • Copy the result to your clipboard using the copy button.
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About Timestamp Converter

Timestamp Converter converts between Unix timestamps (seconds since January 1, 1970) and human-readable dates in both directions, and displays the current Unix timestamp updating live.

Common Use Cases

  • Converting a timestamp from an API response or database record into a readable date while debugging.
  • Converting a specific date into a Unix timestamp for use in code, a query, or a URL parameter.
  • Quickly checking the current Unix timestamp without running a script.

Common Mistakes

This tool works in seconds, not milliseconds — if you're debugging JavaScript's Date.now() or a value from an API that uses milliseconds, divide by 1000 first or the conversion will be off by a factor of 1000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my timestamp off by a factor of 1000?

This usually means a mismatch between seconds and milliseconds. This tool works in seconds (the standard Unix timestamp unit), but JavaScript's Date.now() and many APIs return milliseconds. If your numbers look 1000x too large, divide by 1000 before converting.

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