Unix Timestamp Converter Tool
This tool allows you to convert between Unix timestamps (seconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC) and human-readable dates.
Timestamp to Date
Date and Time (UTC):
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Date and Time (Local):
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Date to Timestamp
Unix Timestamp:
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What is Unix Timestamp?
A Unix timestamp (also known as Unix time, POSIX time, or Epoch time) is a system for describing a point in time. It is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (midnight UTC/GMT), not counting leap seconds.
Key Facts About Unix Timestamp
- Origin: The Unix timestamp originated with the Unix operating system, created at Bell Labs in the early 1970s.
- Representation: It's typically stored as a 32-bit or 64-bit integer.
- Year 2038 Problem: 32-bit systems will experience an overflow on January 19, 2038, similar to the Y2K problem.
- Universal: Unix time is the same worldwide, regardless of time zones.
Common Uses of Unix Timestamp
- Database record timestamps
- File system metadata
- Programming and APIs
- Log files
- Network protocols
Advantages of Unix Timestamp
- Simplicity: A single number represents a specific moment in time
- Efficiency: Requires less storage than formatted date strings
- Calculation: Makes date arithmetic straightforward
- Universality: Independent of local time zones and calendars