What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp (epoch time) counts the number of seconds that have passed since 1970‑01‑01 00:00:00 UTC, and is widely used in operating systems, databases, and APIs.[web:293][web:300][web:302]
Why use a Unix timestamp converter?
- Quickly translate unreadable epoch numbers into human‑friendly dates while debugging logs or API responses.[web:292][web:296][web:297]
- Convert scheduled dates into precise Unix timestamps for database fields, JWT claims, or scheduling systems.[web:295][web:298][web:299]
- See current Unix time and ISO timestamps without touching a terminal, useful across devices and platforms.[web:296][web:301][web:304]