Unix Timestamp Converter — Epoch to Date & Back

Convert a Unix epoch timestamp to a human date (local, UTC, ISO and relative) or a date back to a timestamp. Detects seconds vs milliseconds.

Unix Timestamp Converter

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How to Use the Unix Timestamp Converter

  1. Pick a direction — use the toggle at the top (e.g. encode vs decode).
  2. Type or paste your text — the result updates live as you type; large inputs are fine.
  3. Copy the result — one click copies the output to your clipboard.
  4. Swap — flip the direction (⇄) to reverse the conversion instantly.

Why Use This Unix Timestamp Converter

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Accurate Standards

Built on internationally recognised SI and standards-body conversion factors for dependable results.

Instant & Animated

Results update live as you type, with a clear visual breakdown across every unit at once.

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Understanding the Unix Timestamp Converter

A Unix timestamp (epoch time) is the number of seconds since 00:00:00 UTC on 1 January 1970 — the reference clock used by most computers, databases, log files and APIs. This converter turns a timestamp into a human-readable date in your local time, UTC, ISO 8601 and a relative form ("3 days ago"), and converts a date back into a timestamp.

It auto-detects seconds (10 digits) versus milliseconds (13 digits), and the "Use current time" button inserts the live epoch. Developers, sysadmins and data analysts use it constantly when reading logs and debugging APIs. Everything runs in your browser.

Unix Timestamp Converter FAQ

A 10-digit timestamp is seconds; a 13-digit one is milliseconds. The converter auto-detects which you entered.
It is the count of seconds since 00:00:00 UTC on 1 January 1970, the reference point used by most computer systems.

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✔ Reviewed by the True Value Calc editorial team🗓 Last updated June 2026📚 Sources: NIST, BIPM SI unit definitions