Timestamp Converter

Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates. Support for multiple timestamp formats and timezones.

Current Time

8/26/2025, 10:20:06 PM

Unix Timestamp

1756246806

Timezone

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Timestamp to Date

Date to Timestamp

Timestamp Reference

Unix Timestamp (Epoch)

Seconds since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC

JavaScript Timestamp

Milliseconds since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC

Year 2038 Problem

32-bit Unix timestamps overflow on January 19, 2038

Common Ranges

  • • Unix: ~10 digits (until year 2286)
  • • JavaScript: ~13 digits
  • • Microseconds: ~16 digits

Code Examples

JavaScript

// Current timestamp
Date.now() // milliseconds
Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000) // seconds

// Parse timestamp
new Date(1234567890 * 1000)

Python

import time
# Current timestamp
time.time() # seconds

# Parse timestamp
datetime.fromtimestamp(1234567890)

PHP

// Current timestamp
time(); // seconds

// Parse timestamp
date('Y-m-d H:i:s', 1234567890);

Real-time Clock

Live updating current time and timestamp display

Timezone Support

Automatic detection of your local timezone

Multiple Formats

Support for Unix, JavaScript, and microsecond timestamps

Conversion History

Keep track of your recent conversions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, at 00:00:00 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This date is known as the Unix Epoch. It's widely used in programming and databases because it's timezone-independent and easy to calculate with.
What's the difference between Unix and JavaScript timestamps?
Unix timestamps are measured in seconds since the epoch, while JavaScript timestamps are measured in milliseconds. To convert between them, multiply Unix timestamps by 1000 to get JavaScript timestamps, or divide JavaScript timestamps by 1000 to get Unix timestamps.
What is the Year 2038 problem?
The Year 2038 problem occurs because many systems store Unix timestamps as signed 32-bit integers, which can only represent dates up to January 19, 2038, at 03:14:07 UTC. After this date, the integer will overflow. Modern systems are moving to 64-bit integers to avoid this issue.
How do I handle timezones with timestamps?
Unix timestamps are always in UTC, which makes them timezone-agnostic. When converting to a human-readable date, the timestamp is interpreted in your local timezone by default. To work with specific timezones, you'll need to apply the appropriate offset or use timezone-aware date libraries in your programming language.