Key takeaways
- Timestamp Converter turns a Unix timestamp (seconds or milliseconds since 1970) into a readable date, and converts a date back into a timestamp.
- Common need when reading raw log files, database records, or API responses that store times as timestamps.
- Handles both the current time and any timestamp you paste in, including converting across time zones.
Converting a timestamp
Paste a Unix timestamp into Timestamp Converter and it displays the equivalent date and time — or enter a date to get the timestamp, useful when building an API request or a database query that expects one.
Frequently asked questions
Does it know whether my timestamp is in seconds or milliseconds?
The tool detects the likely format based on the number's length (10 digits is typically seconds, 13 is typically milliseconds) — double-check the result against a date you know if the source format is unusual.
Does it support different time zones?
Yes — you can view the converted date in your local time zone or UTC.