Unix Timestamp Converter
Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and vice versa. Live clock included.
How to use: Enter a Unix timestamp or pick a date — see conversions between all formats.
Current Unix Timestamp
1775400839Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 15:53:59 BST
Quick Reference
Seconds: 1775400839
Milliseconds: 1775400839146
How to Convert Unix Timestamps
Enter a Unix timestamp (in seconds or milliseconds) to convert it to a human-readable date format. Or select a date and time to get the corresponding Unix timestamp. The tool automatically detects whether your input is in seconds or milliseconds based on the number of digits.
Unix Timestamps in Programming
Unix timestamps are the standard for storing and transmitting time data in databases, APIs, and log files. They avoid timezone ambiguity since they always represent UTC. Most programming languages have built-in functions to convert between timestamps and human-readable dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Unix timestamp?
- A Unix timestamp (epoch time) is the number of seconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC. It's a universal way to represent time in computing — for example, 1700000000 represents November 14, 2023.
- How do I convert a timestamp to a date?
- Enter the Unix timestamp in the input field and the tool instantly shows the corresponding date and time in your local timezone and UTC. Supports both second and millisecond timestamps.
- How do I get the current Unix timestamp?
- The tool displays the current Unix timestamp in real time at the top of the page. You can also get it programmatically: in JavaScript use Date.now(), in Python use import time; time.time().