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Timestamp Converter

Convert a date and time to a Unix timestamp.

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Timestamp Converter

Convert Human Readable Dates to Unix Timestamps instantly.

Input Data

About the Timestamp Converter

Convert a date and time to a Unix timestamp.

How to use the Timestamp Converter

  1. Enter a date such as 2023-12-31 23:59:00, or click Sample.
  2. Press Process Now.
  3. Copy the timestamp.

Formula and method

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

Tips

  • Be aware of the time zone. The same clock time gives different timestamps in different zones.
  • Some systems use milliseconds, which are 1,000 times larger.

Frequently asked questions

Why 1970?
Unix time began on 1 January 1970 (the Unix epoch).