What is a Unix timestamp?

It's the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (UTC), commonly used by databases and APIs to store dates in a compact, timezone-independent format.

Why does my date convert to a different time?

The result is shown in UTC — if you expected your local timezone, you'll need to adjust by your UTC offset.

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Unix Timestamp Converter

Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates.

Unix timestamp (seconds)

UTC date/time

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:44:11 GMT

Date & time

Unix timestamp

1784976240

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About this tool

Convert a Unix timestamp (seconds since January 1, 1970) into a readable UTC date and time, or convert a date and time into its Unix timestamp — a common need when debugging APIs and databases.

How to use this tool

1
Convert a timestamp to a date
Enter a Unix timestamp in seconds.
2
Convert a date to a timestamp
Pick a date and time using the picker.
3
Use "current time"
Click the button to instantly fill in right now's timestamp.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Unix timestamp?: It's the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (UTC), commonly used by databases and APIs to store dates in a compact, timezone-independent format.
Why does my date convert to a different time?: The result is shown in UTC — if you expected your local timezone, you'll need to adjust by your UTC offset.