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Timestamp Converter

Convert Unix timestamps to readable dates and back again.

Runs in your browser

Current Unix time: 1788633395

UTC
2026-09-05T18:36:35.000Z
Your local time
9/5/2026, 6:36:35 PM
Day of week
Saturday
Milliseconds
1788633395000

ISO 8601 or any date your browser recognises.

About the Timestamp Converter

Logs and databases store time as a number of seconds or milliseconds since the start of 1970, which is efficient for machines and unreadable for people. This converter translates in both directions and shows the result in your local time, in UTC and in ISO 8601 form.

It also detects whether your input is in seconds or milliseconds, which removes the most common source of results that are off by a factor of a thousand.

How to use the Timestamp Converter

  1. 1Paste a timestamp to convert it into readable dates, or pick a date and time to get a timestamp.
  2. 2Check whether the tool detected seconds or milliseconds.
  3. 3Read the local, UTC and ISO representations.
  4. 4Use the current-time button when you need the timestamp for right now.

Features

  • Automatic seconds versus milliseconds detection
  • Local time, UTC and ISO 8601 output
  • Reverse conversion from a date and time picker
  • Live current timestamp with one-click insertion
  • Relative description such as three days ago

Why people use it

  • Read log entries without mental arithmetic.
  • Build a timestamp for an API query accurately.
  • Spot time-zone mistakes by comparing local and UTC output.

Common use cases

  • Interpreting an expiry claim inside a token.
  • Converting a database column value while debugging.
  • Finding the timestamp for a specific cut-off date.

Privacy and your data

Conversions are calculated locally using your device clock and time-zone settings.

Frequently asked questions