Timestamp Converter

What is a Timestamp Converter?

Timestamp Converter is a comprehensive, free online tool that allows you to convert Unix timestamps (seconds, milliseconds, microseconds, nanoseconds) to human-readable date and time formats, and vice versa. It is designed for developers, analysts, and anyone who works with time data, logs, or APIs. With support for batch conversion, you can process multiple timestamps or dates at once, saving time and effort.

The tool features a live current timestamp display, a powerful seconds-to-human-time breakdown, and the ability to copy results with a single click. You can select from all IANA time zones using a searchable dropdown, and output results in ISO 8601, RFC 2822, or locale-specific formats. Instantly get the start and end Unix timestamps for any day, month, or year—perfect for log analysis, scheduling, and reporting.

Whether you're debugging APIs, analyzing server logs, working with databases, or learning about Unix time, this tool streamlines your workflow. No registration, no ads, and always free—Texterfly's Timestamp Converter is your all-in-one solution for time data conversion.

Understanding Unix Time, Epoch, and Timestamps

Unix time (also known as epoch time or POSIX time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (midnight UTC/GMT), not counting leap seconds. This system is widely used in computing for representing a point in time as a single integer value. Timestamps can be expressed in:

• Seconds (10-digit, e.g., 1718035200)
• Milliseconds (13-digit, e.g., 1718035200000)
• Microseconds (16-digit, e.g., 1718035200000000)
• Nanoseconds (19-digit, e.g., 1718035200000000000)

Time zones are crucial when converting timestamps to human-readable dates. This tool supports all IANA time zones, so you can view results in UTC, your local time, or any global region.

Visual: How Unix Time Works

Unix time counts the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 (the "epoch"). Every timestamp is just a point on this timeline.

Code Examples: Convert Timestamps in Popular Languages

Here are some quick code snippets for converting Unix timestamps to dates and vice versa:

• JavaScript:

  // Convert timestamp (seconds) to Date
  const date = new Date(1718035200 * 1000);
  // Convert Date to timestamp (seconds)
  const timestamp = Math.floor(date.getTime() / 1000);

• Python:

  # Convert timestamp (seconds) to datetime
  from datetime import datetime
  
  # To datetime
  dt = datetime.utcfromtimestamp(1718035200)
  # To timestamp
  ts = int(dt.timestamp())

• PHP:

  // Convert timestamp to date
  echo date('Y-m-d H:i:s', 1718035200);
  // Convert date to timestamp
  echo strtotime('2024-06-10 12:00:00');

• MySQL:

  -- Convert timestamp to date
  FROM_UNIXTIME(1718035200)
  -- Convert date to timestamp
  UNIX_TIMESTAMP('2024-06-10 12:00:00')

• Java:

  // Convert timestamp to date
  Date date = new Date(1718035200L * 1000);
  // Convert date to timestamp
  long ts = date.getTime() / 1000;

Key Features

• Convert Unix timestamps (seconds, ms, μs, ns) to date/time and vice versa
• Batch conversion for multiple timestamps or dates
• Full IANA time zone support with a searchable dropdown
• Output in ISO 8601, RFC 2822, or locale formats
• Start/end of day, month, and year for any date
• Live current timestamp display
• Seconds-to-human-time breakdown
• Copy results with one click
• 100% free, no registration, no ads

Common Use Cases

• Debugging and analyzing server logs
• Working with APIs and databases that use Unix time
• Scheduling, reporting, and time calculations
• Data migration and ETL processes
• Educational and research purposes