Date & Time utility
Standalone tool pageEpoch Time Converter — Timestamp to Date
Instantly convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates. Perfect for developers and data analysis.
Output
Result
Epoch Timestamp
Human-Readable Date
How It Works
The tool detects if your input is a number (interpreting it as a Unix timestamp) or a string (interpreting it as a date). It then uses the built-in JavaScript Date object to perform the conversion and outputs the result in both formats.
Example
Entering '1678886400' will result in 'Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:20:00 GMT'. Entering '2023-03-15' will give the corresponding epoch timestamp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unix Epoch time?
Unix time is a system for describing a point in time. It is the number of seconds that have elapsed since the Unix epoch, minus leap seconds; the Unix epoch is 00:00:00 UTC on 1 January 1970.
Does this tool support milliseconds?
Currently, the tool treats numeric inputs as seconds (standard Unix epoch). If you have a millisecond timestamp, divide it by 1000 before inputting.
Which timezone is used?
The tool displays results in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) to ensure consistency across different regions.
Can I use dates like 'yesterday'?
Yes, the browser's date parser can often handle relative strings like 'yesterday' or 'now', converting them to the appropriate timestamp.
Is my data sent to a server?
No, all conversions are performed locally in your browser using JavaScript. No data ever leaves your device.