What is a Unix timestamp?

A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (UTC).

Does this converter work in UTC?

Yes, Unix timestamps are always based on UTC time.

Yes, you can convert both Unix timestamp to date and date to Unix timestamp.

Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable date and time, or convert date and time to Unix timestamp using our free converter.

Last updated: January 2026

This tool is useful for developers, analysts, students, and anyone working with Unix time.