Developer Guide4 min read Updated August 24, 2026
Unix Epoch Timestamp Conversion Guide
Databases and APIs store timestamps as Unix epoch integers (seconds since Jan 1, 1970). Here's how to convert Unix timestamps to readable dates instantly.
Quick Takeaway
Use our Timestamp Converter to input 10-digit (seconds) or 13-digit (milliseconds) Unix timestamps and view GMT/UTC and local time formats.
Seconds vs Milliseconds Unix Timestamps
10-digit integers (e.g. 1774390000) represent seconds. 13-digit integers (e.g. 1774390000000) represent milliseconds used in JavaScript Date.now().
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Unix Epoch?↓
The Unix Epoch is 00:00:00 UTC on January 1, 1970.