Tool · Last updated May 14, 2026

Unix Timestamp Converter

Helpful for APIs, logs, and technical planning pages.

The converter accepts either a readable date or a numeric Unix timestamp.

Fast answer

Human dates and Unix timestamps in both directions.

Best for

APIs, logs, and technical planning.

Check

Seconds and milliseconds are not the same.

Tool How it works Gotchas Quick answers Related pages

Result

Run the tool to see the answer here.

Quick take

Convert between human dates and Unix timestamps.

How it works

Three quick actions, no wall of instructions.

01

Paste a value

Drop in a readable date or a numeric timestamp.

02

Check the unit

Confirm seconds vs milliseconds.

03

Copy the output

Use the version your system expects.

Sample input

Date or timestamp 2026-05-13T14:30:00Z

Sample output

1747146600 seconds since the Unix epoch

Gotchas

Watch out

Confusing seconds with milliseconds.

Watch out

Forgetting the time zone context on a readable date.

Watch out

Pasting a value your system reads in a different unit than expected.

Quick answers

Short answers for the edge cases people usually ask about.

What is the main risk?

Locale or unit confusion.

Should I include a time zone?

Yes, whenever the exact moment matters.

What should I check before copying it?

Whether the value is a date, a time, or a timestamp in seconds versus milliseconds.