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Unix Timestamp

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

1771429662

Timestamp to Date

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:47:42 GMT
Wed Feb 18 2026 15:47:42 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Date to Timestamp

1771429620
1771429620000

About Unix Timestamp

The Unix Timestamp Converter is a robust utility for working with Unix time, the system for describing a point in time as the number of seconds that have elapsed since the Unix Epoch (00:00:00 UTC on 1 January 1970). In modern software development, Unix timestamps are the standard for storing and transmitting dates across different systems and programming languages because they are independent of time zones and easily comparable. Our tool allows you to instantly convert these numeric timestamps into human-readable date formats (ISO, Local Time, UTC) and also perform the reverse—converting any standard date string into its Unix timestamp equivalent. We support both seconds (the classic Unix format) and milliseconds (the high-precision format used in JavaScript and many modern APIs). The tool also features a real-time relative time display (e.g., '2 hours ago') and a 'Current Timestamp' button that provides the exact moment in time for immediate use. All conversions are performed entirely within your browser using client-side JavaScript, ensuring your temporal data remains private. Whether you're debugging server logs, preparing database migrations, configuring API requests, or simply trying to understand when a specific event occurred, this converter provides the precision and flexibility required for professional time-based operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Unix Epoch?

The Unix Epoch is the starting point for Unix time: 00:00:00 UTC on Thursday, 1 January 1970. All timestamps represent the duration since this moment.

Why use Unix timestamps instead of dates?

Timestamps are unambiguous across time zones and easier for computers to store, sort, and perform calculations on compared to varying human-readable date strings.

What is the 'Year 2038' problem?

This is a potential bug in older systems where 32-bit signed integers are used to store Unix time. On January 19, 2038, these systems will overflow. Modern 64-bit systems avoid this issue.