Epoch Time Converter
Convert Unix/Epoch timestamps to human-readable date
Timestamp to Date/Time
Format
Date/Time to Timestamp
Format
Current Epoch Time
1762319836What is Epoch Time (Unix Timestamp)?
Epoch time (also called a Unix timestamp) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 at 00:00:00 UTC, not counting leap seconds. It's widely used in computing, logging, databases, and APIs because it's timezone-neutral and easy to compare or store. Timestamps are often represented in seconds (10 digits), milliseconds (13 digits), or microseconds (16 digits), depending on the precision a system needs.
Why this matters
- Converting API timestamps to readable dates
- Debugging logs with second-precise times
- Scheduling and analytics pipelines
- Cross-language, timezone-safe representation
Supported formats
Seconds (10-digit), milliseconds (13-digit), microseconds (16-digit)
Conversion Code Examples
Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000)import time
int(time.time())time();Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between epoch time and Unix timestamp?
They're the same thing. Both refer to the number of seconds elapsed since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC (ignoring leap seconds).
How do I convert a human-readable date to epoch time?
Use the converter above, or in code: JavaScript Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000), Python int(time.time()), PHP time().
Why are there 10-, 13-, and 16-digit timestamps?
They represent seconds (10), milliseconds (13), and microseconds (16) precision respectively. More digits mean finer time resolution.
What happens after January 19, 2038?
32-bit signed Unix time overflows on 2038-01-19. Modern systems use 64-bit time to avoid the “Year 2038 problem.”