Free Epoch Converter - Unix Timestamp Converter
Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates instantly. Epoch converter supports seconds, milliseconds, microseconds, nanoseconds and vice versa.
Timestamp to Human date
Supports Unix timestamps in seconds, milliseconds, microseconds and nanoseconds.
Human date to Timestamp
Input format: RFC 2822, D-M-Y, M/D/Y, Y-M-D, etc. Strip 'GMT' to convert to local time.
Convert seconds to days, hours and minutes
What is Unix Epoch Time?
The Unix epoch (also known as Unix time, POSIX time, or Unix timestamp) is a system for describing a point in time. It is defined as the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, at 00:00:00 UTC (midnight UTC/GMT), not counting leap seconds. In ISO 8601 format, this is represented as 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z.
Key Facts About Unix Epoch Time:
- • Starting Point: January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC
- • Format: Number of seconds elapsed since epoch
- • Leap Seconds: Not included in Unix time calculations
- • Year 2038 Problem: 32-bit systems will overflow on January 19, 2038
Our epoch converter supports multiple timestamp formats:
- • Seconds (10-digit): Standard Unix timestamp format
- • Milliseconds (13-digit): JavaScript Date.now() format
- • Microseconds (16-digit): High-precision timestamps
- • Nanoseconds (19-digit): Maximum precision timestamps
| Human-readable time | Seconds |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | 3600 seconds |
| 1 day | 86400 seconds |
| 1 week | 604800 seconds |
| 1 month (30.44 days) | 2629743 seconds |
| 1 year (365.24 days) | 31556926 seconds |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Unix timestamp and epoch time?
Unix timestamp and epoch time are essentially the same thing. Both refer to the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC. The term "epoch" refers to the starting point (January 1, 1970), while "Unix timestamp" refers to the actual numeric value representing the elapsed time.
Why does Unix time start from January 1, 1970?
January 1, 1970 was chosen as the Unix epoch because it was around the time when the Unix operating system was first developed. It provides a convenient reference point for time calculations and was practical for the computer systems of that era.
What is the Year 2038 problem?
The Year 2038 problem occurs because many systems store Unix timestamps as 32-bit signed integers. On January 19, 2038 at 03:14:07 UTC, these systems will overflow and reset to December 13, 1901. Modern systems use 64-bit integers to avoid this issue.
How accurate is Unix time?
Unix time is accurate to the second for most purposes. However, it doesn't account for leap seconds, which are occasionally added to keep atomic time in sync with Earth's rotation. This means Unix time can drift slightly from actual solar time over long periods.
Can I convert timestamps in different timezones?
Yes! Our epoch converter supports conversion to and from any timezone. Unix timestamps are always stored in UTC, but you can view the converted time in your local timezone or any other timezone using our timezone selector.
Why Use Our Epoch Converter?
Developer-Friendly Features
- • Support for multiple timestamp formats (seconds, milliseconds, microseconds, nanoseconds)
- • Real-time current timestamp display
- • Comprehensive timezone support
- • Programming code examples in multiple languages
- • Instant conversion without page reload
Perfect for Programming
- • Debug timestamp-related issues quickly
- • Convert between different time formats
- • Understand timezone conversions
- • Validate timestamp formats
- • Learn epoch time concepts with examples
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