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Unix timestamp converter

Convert Unix timestamps to dates and back, in any time zone. Epoch.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Unix timestamp converter

Convert a Unix timestamp, the number of seconds since 1 January 1970 UTC, into a readable date, or a date into a timestamp, in any time zone. Ten-digit values are seconds and thirteen-digit values are milliseconds, a frequent source of dates showing the year 1970 or 50000.

How to use Unix timestamp converter

  1. Paste a Unix timestamp, or enter a date and time.
  2. Pick the time zone you want.
  3. Read the converted date or timestamp and copy it.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell seconds from milliseconds?

Count digits. Around 10 digits means seconds, like 1700000000, while 13 digits means milliseconds. JavaScript's Date.now() returns milliseconds.

What is the Unix epoch?

It is the starting point for Unix time, 1 January 1970 at 00:00 UTC. A timestamp counts the seconds that have passed since then.

Why is my date off by some hours?

Timestamps are in UTC, and the displayed date depends on the chosen time zone. Check the zone, and daylight saving time, when comparing results.

Is Unix timestamp converter free?

Yes. Unix timestamp converter on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put Unix timestamp converter on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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