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Timestamp Cheatsheet

Common time references

Timestamp Ranges

0January 1, 1970 (Unix Epoch)
1000000000September 9, 2001
1500000000July 14, 2017
2000000000May 18, 2033

Time Units in Seconds

1 minute60 seconds
1 hour3,600 seconds
1 day86,400 seconds
1 week604,800 seconds
30 days2,592,000 seconds
1 year (365 days)31,536,000 seconds

Unix Timestamp Converter

Our Unix Timestamp Converter is a free online tool that enables you to convert between human-readable dates and Unix timestamps. This precise and efficient utility supports multiple timezones and date formats, making it invaluable for developers, system administrators, and data analysts.

What is a Unix Timestamp?

A Unix timestamp (also known as Epoch time or POSIX time) represents the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, at 00:00:00 UTC. This standardized time format is widely used in programming, databases, and file systems as a universal way to track time across different platforms and timezones.

Key Features

  • Bidirectional Conversion - Convert from dates to timestamps and timestamps to dates.
  • Timezone Support - Select from various global timezones for accurate conversions.
  • Multiple Time Formats - Support for milliseconds, seconds, and microseconds precision.
  • Current Time Display - See the current Unix timestamp updating in real-time.
  • Date Format Options - View converted dates in different standardized formats.

Why Use a Timestamp Converter?

Unix timestamps are the backbone of time tracking in computing systems, but they're not naturally readable by humans. Our converter bridges this gap by:

  • Making Unix timestamps understandable at a glance
  • Providing precise date/time conversions across different timezones
  • Helping debug time-related issues in applications and logs
  • Enabling accurate timestamp generation for testing and development

Common Uses

  • Software Development - Debug time-based functions and verify timestamp calculations.
  • Database Management - Convert between human-readable dates and database timestamp formats.
  • Log Analysis - Interpret timestamp data in system and application logs.
  • API Testing - Generate precise timestamps for API requests and validation.
  • Time Zone Calculations - Convert timestamps across different global time zones.