Unix Timestamp ↔ Human Date
Convert Unix epoch timestamps to human-readable dates and back. Shows local and UTC time.
Unix Timestamp
Human Date
💡 Definition
Unix Timestamps
- A Unix timestamp counts seconds since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC (the Unix epoch).
- It's the universal way computers track time — used in databases, APIs, logs, and file systems worldwide.
📖 How to use
Step by Step
- Enter a Unix timestamp (seconds) on the left
- Or pick a date/time on the right
- Click 'Now' to get the current timestamp
- Both sides update instantly with full details
🎯 Use cases
When to use
- Debugging API timestamps
- Converting database time fields
- Log file analysis
- Scheduling and cron job setup
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unix epoch?▾
The Unix epoch is January 1, 1970 at 00:00:00 UTC. All Unix timestamps count seconds from this moment. Negative values represent dates before 1970.
Does this handle millisecond timestamps?▾
If you enter a 13-digit number, it's auto-detected as milliseconds and converted correctly. 10-digit numbers are treated as seconds.