HandyTools

Timestamp converter

Convert between Unix timestamps (seconds/ms) and dates, showing both local and UTC time.

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Files are processed in your browser

How it works

Convert timestamps and dates, local and UTC.

  1. 01

    Enter a timestamp, or enter a date and time.

  2. 02

    Seconds or milliseconds are detected automatically; both local and UTC are shown.

  3. 03

    Grab the current timestamp with one click and copy any result.

FAQ

How are seconds and milliseconds told apart?

Unix timestamps come in two common units: seconds (10 digits, like 1757462400) and milliseconds (13 digits, like 1757462400000). The tool decides by digit count: 13 or more is milliseconds, otherwise seconds. JavaScript and Java tend to use milliseconds; most backends and databases use seconds, so check your source.

Why do local time and UTC differ?

A timestamp is a time-zone-free absolute instant (seconds since 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC). The same instant shows as different clock times in different zones. The tool gives both your local time and UTC for the same moment — they point to the same instant, just read differently.

Which time zone applies when converting a date to a timestamp?

Your browser's local time zone parses the date you enter. For example, 2026-09-10 12:00:00 is read as noon where you are, then converted. If you want a UTC instant, convert it yourself or add a time-zone marker to the date string.

Does the calculation go online?

No. All conversion uses the browser's local time capabilities, needs no network, and your input is never uploaded.