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Timestamp Converter

Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and back.

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By MerQPrime Editorial TeamUpdated 2026-06-20Reviewed 2026-06-20Editorial policy
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Overview

About the Timestamp Converter

Debug timestamps without mental math. Paste a Unix epoch value to see the corresponding date and time, or pick a datetime to get its epoch in seconds and milliseconds.

Benefits

How it works

  1. 1Enter a Unix timestamp in seconds or milliseconds.
  2. 2View the converted local and UTC datetime instantly.
  3. 3Alternatively, select or enter a date to get the epoch value.
  4. 4Copy either the timestamp or formatted date as needed.

Applications

Use cases

  • Decode timestamps from API responses and server logs.
  • Verify expiry times on JWTs, cookies and cache headers.
  • Convert database epoch columns to readable dates during debugging.
  • Generate timestamps for test fixtures and scheduled jobs.

Support

Frequently asked questions

Does it support milliseconds?
Yes. The tool detects whether your input is in seconds (10 digits) or milliseconds (13 digits) and converts accordingly.
Which time zone is used?
Converted dates are shown in your browser's local time zone, with UTC displayed alongside for reference.
What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds (or milliseconds) elapsed since 1 January 1970 00:00:00 UTC, also known as the Unix epoch.

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