Free Unix Timestamp Converter

Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates. Supports seconds and milliseconds. Runs in your browser — your data never leaves your machine.

Unix Timestamp
ISO 8601 Date

🔄 Bidirectional

Convert timestamps to dates or dates to timestamps. Both directions work instantly as you type.

⏱️ Seconds & Milliseconds

Toggle between seconds (10-digit) and milliseconds (13-digit) timestamps. Works with both formats used in APIs and databases.

🕐 Relative Time

See how long ago or in the future a timestamp is, displayed in a human-friendly relative format.

How to Convert Unix Timestamps

Enter a Unix timestamp (seconds or milliseconds since the epoch) and the converter instantly displays the corresponding human-readable date and time in both your local timezone and UTC. You can also enter a date to get the Unix timestamp. Toggle between seconds and milliseconds precision as needed.

Understanding Unix Time

Unix time (also called epoch time or POSIX time) counts the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC. It is timezone-independent, making it ideal for storing and comparing timestamps across systems. JavaScript uses millisecond precision (13 digits), while most Unix systems and databases use second precision (10 digits).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC (the Unix epoch). It is widely used in programming and databases to represent points in time.
Does it support milliseconds?
Yes — you can toggle between seconds and milliseconds precision. Millisecond timestamps (13 digits) are common in JavaScript and many APIs.
Can I convert dates to timestamps?
Yes — the converter is bidirectional. Enter a Unix timestamp to see the date, or enter a date to get the timestamp.
Is this tool free?
Yes — completely free, forever. No sign-up, no account, no usage limits.
Is my data safe?
All conversion happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded to any server. It's safe to use with any data.
What timezone is used?
The converter shows both your local timezone and UTC. You can see the exact date and time in both formats.