What is Timestamp Converter?
Timestamp Converter converts between Unix timestamps (seconds since January 1, 1970) and human-readable dates. It supports multiple date formats, timezones, and provides instant conversion in both directions. Essential for developers working with APIs, logs, and time-based data.
Common Use Cases
Log Analysis
Convert timestamps in application logs to readable dates.
API Development
Work with epoch timestamps in API requests and responses.
Database Queries
Convert between timestamp columns and date ranges.
Debugging
Verify timestamp values during debugging and testing.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter a Unix timestamp (in seconds or milliseconds)
- Or enter a date to convert to timestamp
- Select your preferred timezone
- View the conversion result with multiple formats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unix epoch?
Unix epoch is January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC. Unix timestamps count seconds elapsed since this point.
Seconds vs milliseconds?
Traditional Unix timestamps use seconds (10 digits). JavaScript and some APIs use milliseconds (13 digits).
What is the Year 2038 problem?
32-bit systems storing timestamps as signed integers will overflow on January 19, 2038. Most modern systems use 64-bit timestamps.