Epoch Converter

What is Epoch Time?

Epoch time, also known as Unix timestamp, is a system for describing a point in time. It is the number of seconds that have elapsed since the Unix epoch, which is January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), minus leap seconds. It is widely used in computing and programming because it simplifies date and time calculations and storage.

This tool automatically detects the format of your timestamp (seconds, milliseconds, microseconds, or nanoseconds) and converts it to a human-readable UTC time format.

How to Use This Tool

1. Timestamp to Date: Paste your Unix timestamp into the input field. The tool will automatically detect its precision (seconds, milliseconds, microseconds, or nanoseconds) and convert it instantly to UTC time.
2. Date to Timestamp: Use the date and time picker to select a specific date and time. The tool will instantly convert it to a Unix timestamp in seconds.
3. Current Timestamp: Click the "Current Time" card to use the live timestamp as input.
4. Copy Results: Use the convenient copy buttons next to each output value to quickly grab the converted data.
5. Comma Support: Commas in timestamps (e.g., "1,234,567,890") are automatically removed for easy copy-pasting.

Common Use Cases

• API Debugging: Quickly convert timestamps from API responses or webhooks to understand event times.
• Log Analysis: Transform server log timestamps into readable formats for easier debugging and analysis.
• Database Management: Work with timestamp fields in databases, converting them to and from Epoch for various operations.
• System Synchronization: Ensure consistent timekeeping across different systems by converting timestamps to a common format.
• Data Migration: Handle timestamp conversions during data import or export processes.
• Forensics: Analyze file system or network event timestamps.