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Unix Timestamp Converter

Convert between Unix epoch timestamps (seconds/milliseconds) and human-readable UTC and local time.

Current Unix Epoch Time
-seconds|

1. Unix Epoch → Readable Date

Epoch to Date
ISO 8601 (UTC):-
Local Browser Time:-
RFC 2822 (GMT):-
Relative:-

2. Readable Date → Unix Epoch

Date to Epoch
Seconds (10 digits):
-
Milliseconds (13 digits):
-
UTC Formatted:-

How to Use the Unix Timestamp Converter

  1. To convert an epoch timestamp: paste your 10-digit (seconds) or 13-digit (milliseconds) number into the left panel.
  2. To create a timestamp: select your local date and time in the right panel and click Generate Timestamps.
  3. Click Use Current Time to grab the live timestamp in real time.
100% Client-Side Privacy: Your data is processed locally in your browser and is not uploaded to our servers.

Unix Timestamp Converter: Convert POSIX Epoch Seconds to UTC & Local Time

The Todoal Unix Timestamp Converter is an essential developer tool engineered to convert POSIX epoch timestamps into human-readable calendar dates and UTC strings. The Unix timestamp system counts the number of seconds that have elapsed since midnight Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on January 1, 1970. It serves as the standard representation of time in Unix-like operating systems, databases, server logs, and web protocols.

Our converter translates seconds, milliseconds, microseconds, and nanoseconds into ISO 8601 dates, GMT/UTC strings, RFC 2822 timestamps, and local timezone formats. You can also pick any date and time on an interactive calendar to generate its exact Unix timestamp integer in milliseconds.

Automatic Precision Detection

Intelligently detects whether input integers are in seconds (10 digits), milliseconds (13 digits), or microseconds (16 digits) for seamless conversion.

Bidirectional Date & Epoch Conversion

Effortlessly convert Unix integers to human-readable dates, or pick calendar dates and times to generate precise epoch timestamps.

Live Real-Time Epoch Counter

Features a live ticking counter showing the current Unix epoch second with one-click copy functionality.

100% Client-Side In-Memory Privacy

All conversions run locally in browser memory. No database queries, server logs, or telemetry are ever generated.

Integrated Backend & Developer Tool Suite

Unix timestamps are widely used in databases and token authentication. Inspect JWT expiration timestamps with our JWT Decoder, format database queries containing timestamps using the SQL Formatter, generate unique database IDs with the UUID Generator, and convert general dates with the Timestamp Converter.

For API payloads, format JSON logs with the JSON Formatter, validate JSON schemas using the JSON Validator, test regex date parsers with the Regex Tester, and decode Base64 logs with the Base64 Decoder. Explore all utilities in the Developer Tools Suite.

How to Convert Unix Timestamps

  1. Paste Epoch Integer: Paste a Unix timestamp into the Unix Timestamp box.
  2. Convert: Click Convert to Date or press Ctrl+Enter.
  3. Review & Copy: View UTC, local time, and ISO 8601 representations and copy them to your clipboard.

Microsecond & Nanosecond Precision

Supports high-resolution distributed timestamps (16-digit microseconds and 19-digit nanoseconds) used in distributed tracing and telemetry systems.

Timezone Offset & Daylight Saving Calculation

Accurately converts UTC epoch seconds to your exact local timezone, accounting for Daylight Saving Time (DST) and regional timezone offsets.

The Year 2038 Problem (Y2038) and 64-Bit Epochs

In legacy 32-bit Unix systems, epoch time is stored as a signed 32-bit integer, which will overflow on January 19, 2038 at 03:14:07 UTC. Modern software engineering standards have transitioned to 64-bit integers, which can represent dates billions of years into the future. The Todoal Unix Timestamp Converter uses JavaScript 64-bit floating-point numbers and BigInt arithmetic to seamlessly calculate dates centuries beyond 2038 without integer overflow errors.

POSIX Epoch Timestamps in Database Logging

Relational databases (like PostgreSQL and MySQL) and distributed NoSQL datastores (like MongoDB and Redis) rely on Unix epoch integers for efficient indexing, time-series aggregation, and TTL expiration tracking. Converting raw epoch timestamps into human-readable ISO 8601 and local timezone strings ensures developers can analyze database records and audit access logs accurately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this browser tool and privacy.

What is a Unix epoch timestamp?
A Unix timestamp represents the total number of elapsed seconds (or milliseconds) since midnight UTC on January 1, 1970 (the Unix Epoch), unaffected by local time zones.
How does automatic unit detection work?
Timestamps with 10 digits (~1.7 billion) represent seconds, while timestamps with 13 digits represent milliseconds. The converter automatically detects this while allowing manual override.
Can I convert readable dates back into Unix epoch seconds?
Yes. Use the reverse date and time picker below to generate exact Unix epoch seconds and milliseconds instantly.

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