Epoch Time Converter
Real-time conversion between epoch time and human-readable dates
Epoch to Human Date
Human Date to Epoch
Live Epoch Clock
Created by :- Narendra
What is Epoch Time?
Epoch Time, also known as Unix Time or POSIX Time, is a system for tracking time in many computing environments. It counts the total number of seconds elapsed since 00:00:00 UTC on January 1, 1970, excluding leap seconds. This starting point is called the Unix Epoch.
Unix time is a core concept in computer programming, used extensively in databases, system logs, APIs, and time-based calculations.
Unix time started as the time system for Unix operating systems. Now, it's commonly used in many other computer operating systems, file systems, programming languages, and databases. Nowadays, in computing, values can also be saved with more precision, like microseconds or nanoseconds.
Unix time 0 is exactly midnight UTC on January 1, 1970. After that, Unix time goes up by 1 for every non-leap second. For instance, 00:00:00 UTC on January 1, 1971, is shown in Unix time as 31536000. If a system allows it, negative values show times before the Unix epoch, going down by 1 for each non-leap second before that time. For example, 00:00:00 UTC on January 1, 1969, is shown in Unix time as −31536000. In Unix time, every day has exactly 86400 seconds.
Example:
Unix Timestamp 1617197423 → Human-readable Date: March 31, 2021, 05:57:03 UTC
How to Use the Epoch Time Converter
Our Epoch Time Converter Tool is designed to handle multiple time conversion needs:
Convert Epoch to Date & Time
Just paste your Unix timestamp to get a readable format instantly.
Convert Date & Time to Epoch
Enter a regular date and get the exact epoch time.
Convert Unix Time to Datetime
See complete datetime representation with time zone.
Why Use a Unix Timestamp Converter?
Instant Conversions
Get immediate results with no delays or waiting time.
Bi-directional Support
Convert both to and from epoch time effortlessly.
Essential Tool
Crucial for developers, analysts, and system administrators.
Global Support
Works across time zones with local & UTC format support.
Live Epoch Clock – Current Epoch Time
Want to check epoch time now? Our tool includes a real-time epoch clock that refreshes every second. It's perfect for:
- Debugging applications
- Syncing logs
- Time-based automation
- Monitoring backend systems
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
They're the same! Both refer to the number of seconds since January 1, 1970, UTC.
No, epoch time is always based on UTC. You must convert it manually or use a tool (like ours) to view the equivalent in your local time zone.
Most Unix timestamps are 10 digits long (seconds). Some systems use 13 digits (milliseconds).
Yes. Epoch time supports both past and future timestamps, up to the year 2038 in 32-bit systems (and beyond in 64-bit systems).
It's a standardized, language-independent format that makes storing, comparing, and manipulating dates easy across programming languages and platforms.
Did You Know?
The Year 2038 problem is a time computing issue that will affect systems storing time as a 32-bit integer. This could cause systems to misinterpret dates after January 19, 2038, similar to the Y2K problem.