How to Generate Unix Timestamps

Generate Unix timestamps, convert epoch to human-readable dates, and batch-convert timestamps instantly in your browser. Free online epoch converter with timezone support.

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Step-by-Step Guide

1

Get the current timestamp

Open the tool and the current Unix timestamp is displayed in real-time — the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 (UTC). Copy it instantly with one click for logging, API calls, or database entries.

2

Convert timestamp to date

Paste any Unix timestamp (seconds or milliseconds) into the input field. The tool instantly converts it to a human-readable date and time in your local timezone and UTC, showing year, month, day, hours, minutes, and seconds.

3

Convert date to timestamp

Pick a specific date and time using the date picker or type it manually. The tool generates the corresponding Unix timestamp in both seconds and milliseconds format, ready for use in code or APIs.

4

Batch convert timestamps

Paste multiple timestamps (one per line) to convert them all at once. Great for analyzing log files, debugging API responses, or comparing event sequences across different time formats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp (also called epoch time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC. It is a universal way to represent time as a single integer, used across programming languages, databases, and APIs.
What is the difference between seconds and milliseconds timestamps?
Unix timestamps in seconds are 10 digits (e.g., 1709712000). Millisecond timestamps are 13 digits (e.g., 1709712000000). JavaScript Date.now() returns milliseconds, while most Unix systems use seconds. The tool handles both automatically.
Does the tool handle timezones?
Yes. The tool shows the converted time in both UTC and your local timezone. You can also select any timezone manually to see the equivalent time in different regions.
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