Timestamp Converter

Tool Overview

The Timestamp Converter is a fast, accurate, and developer-friendly timestamp converter for everyday engineering workflows. Use the Timestamp Converter to convert between Unix timestamps and human‑readable dates in seconds or milliseconds, compare local time and UTC, and copy results for APIs, databases, and logs. If you deal with event tracking, log pipelines, or backend systems, the Timestamp Converter keeps your time data consistent across formats and timezones.

Key Features

🕒 Real-time Clock

• Live Current Time: The Timestamp Converter shows the live current time in multiple formats
• Auto-refresh: Updates every second automatically inside the Timestamp Converter
• Multiple Formats: Seconds, milliseconds, local time, and UTC/ISO displayed side-by-side

⚡ Bidirectional Conversion

• Timestamp to Date: Convert Unix timestamps to readable dates with the Timestamp Converter
• Date to Timestamp: Convert dates to Unix timestamps in seconds or milliseconds
• Format Support: Seconds, milliseconds, ISO, readable, and custom formats within the Timestamp Converter

🌍 Timezone Support

• Local Time: Uses your system timezone in the Timestamp Converter
• UTC/GMT: View UTC output instantly in the Timestamp Converter
• Automatic Detection: Intelligently detects input precision in the Timestamp Converter

📋 User-friendly Features

• One-click Copy: Copy results to clipboard instantly from the Timestamp Converter
• Current Time Buttons: Quickly set now for timestamp or date fields
• Error Validation: Clear error messages for invalid inputs
• Multiple Output Formats: Choose preferred output formats right in the Timestamp Converter

Use Cases

1. API Development & Debugging

When working with APIs that use timestamps, the Timestamp Converter ensures precise conversions:

API Response: {"created_at": 1640995200}
Converted (Timestamp Converter): Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

2. Database Management

Converting database timestamps with the Timestamp Converter:

MySQL UNIX_TIMESTAMP(): 1640995200
Readable (Timestamp Converter): January 1, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

3. Log Analysis

Understand log timestamps with the Timestamp Converter:

Log Entry: [1640995200] User login successful
Time (Timestamp Converter): 2022-01-01 00:00:00 UTC

4. Data Migration

Converting between formats with the Timestamp Converter:

Old System: 1640995200 (seconds)
New System (Timestamp Converter): 1640995200000 (milliseconds)

What is a Timestamp Converter?

A Timestamp Converter is a utility that transforms Unix timestamps (seconds or milliseconds since the Unix epoch) into human‑readable date-time strings and back. A reliable Timestamp Converter helps engineers keep time data consistent across services, logs, databases, and analytics tools. This Timestamp Converter supports ISO 8601, UTC, and local time for clear, unambiguous results.

How to Use the Timestamp Converter

1. Paste a Unix timestamp or pick a date-time in the Timestamp Converter.
2. Choose seconds or milliseconds; the Timestamp Converter can auto‑detect format.
3. Select output format (readable, ISO 8601, UTC string, custom) in the Timestamp Converter.
4. Copy the result from the Timestamp Converter for your API, SQL, or log analysis.

Supported Formats

Input Formats

• Unix Timestamp (seconds): 1640995200
• Unix Timestamp (milliseconds): 1640995200000
• ISO 8601: 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
• Date-time picker: Browser native format in the Timestamp Converter

Output Formats

• Readable: January 1, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM
• ISO 8601: 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
• UTC String: Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Custom: 2022-01-01 00:00:00

Technical Details

Timestamp Validation

• Auto-detection: The Timestamp Converter detects seconds vs milliseconds
• Range Validation: Supports dates from 1970 to 2099
• Format Checking: Validates input format before conversion

Precision & Accuracy

• Millisecond Precision: Accurate to the millisecond in the Timestamp Converter
• Timezone Handling: Proper timezone conversion in UTC and local time
• Leap Second Support: Handles leap seconds correctly

Browser Compatibility

• Modern Browsers: Full support for the latest browsers
• Clipboard API: Uses modern clipboard API when available
• Fallback Support: Graceful degradation for older browsers

Usage Tips

Quick Conversion

1. For Current Time: Click “Now” in the Timestamp Converter to set current values
2. Format Selection: Choose preferred output format before converting
3. Copy Results: Use the copy button in the Timestamp Converter to save results

Common Workflows

• API Testing: Copy the current Unix timestamp from the Timestamp Converter
• Log Analysis: Paste a log timestamp into the Timestamp Converter for conversion
• Database Queries: Generate timestamps for WHERE clauses via the Timestamp Converter

Troubleshooting

• Invalid Input: Ensure your timestamp is within a valid range (1970–2099)
• Wrong Format: Verify seconds vs milliseconds in the Timestamp Converter
• Timezone Issues: Decide whether you need local time or UTC

Examples

Basic Conversions

1640995200 → January 1, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM (via Timestamp Converter)
1577836800 → January 1, 2020 at 12:00:00 AM (via Timestamp Converter)
1672531200 → January 1, 2023 at 12:00:00 AM (via Timestamp Converter)

Different Formats

Seconds (Timestamp Converter): 1640995200
Milliseconds (Timestamp Converter): 1640995200000
ISO (Timestamp Converter): 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Readable (Timestamp Converter): Saturday, January 1, 2022

Why Choose This Timestamp Converter?

• Accuracy: The Timestamp Converter avoids common off‑by‑1000 errors between seconds and milliseconds.
• Speed: Instant conversions make the Timestamp Converter ideal for debugging under time pressure.
• Clarity: Side‑by‑side local and UTC outputs help the Timestamp Converter prevent timezone confusion.
• Versatility: Handles ISO 8601, custom formats, and copy‑ready outputs in the Timestamp Converter.

FAQ: Timestamp Converter

• What is a Timestamp Converter?
  A Timestamp Converter converts Unix timestamps to readable dates and vice versa with precision.

• Does the Timestamp Converter support milliseconds?
  Yes, the Timestamp Converter supports both seconds and milliseconds.

• Can the Timestamp Converter handle UTC and local time?
  Yes, the Timestamp Converter shows UTC and local time simultaneously.

• Is the Timestamp Converter accurate for historical dates?
  The Timestamp Converter supports the 1970–2099 range with millisecond precision.

• Can I copy results from the Timestamp Converter?
  Yes, the Timestamp Converter includes one‑click copy for outputs.

• Does the Timestamp Converter detect input format automatically?
  The Timestamp Converter can auto‑detect seconds vs milliseconds in most cases.

• Who uses the Timestamp Converter?
  Developers, SREs, analysts, and DBAs use the Timestamp Converter for APIs, logs, and data pipelines.