Timestamp to Date Converter

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You can easily convert Unix timestamps into human-readable dates with this free tool. Whether you're debugging logs, analyzing datasets, or working on web development projects, an epoch Unix timestamp converter often comes in handy.

Features:

  • Instant Conversion:
    No need to click any buttons—just enter the timestamp and get the result.
  • Accurate Results:
    Provides precise conversion for both your local time zone and UTC time.
  • Open Source:
    Made with đź’ś by the developers building Jam.

How to use Jam's Online Timestamp Converter:

Convert Unix timestamps to time and date in seconds. Using our epoch to date converter is straightforward:

  • Step 1:
    Input the timestamp.
  • Step 2:
    Just kidding, there's no step 2.

Your unix time stamp is now in human readable format and ready to be copied to your clipboard.

What is a Unix Timestamp?

A Unix timestamp numerically represents a specific point in time. It shows the number of seconds since January 1st, 1970, UTC—known as the Unix epoch. Computers use this format, also called Epoch time, to track and sort dated information without accounting for leap seconds. Epoch timestamps are essential for operating systems and file formats.

The Year 2038 Problem:

Computing systems often store Unix timestamps as 32-bit integers. A 32-bit integer can only represent dates up to January 19, 2038, causing the Year 2038 problem. Converting these timestamps into readable dates often requires understanding this 32-bit limitation.

Why Convert Unix Time to Dates?

While timestamps are useful for calculations and data storage, they are not user-friendly. Converting epoch time to readable dates helps you:

  • Understand Logs:
    Easily read and analyze event logs.
  • Debugging:
    Quickly identify when specific events occurred in your applications.
  • Study Data:
    Change Unix timestamp to date in your data to better understand time-related trends and patterns.

How to Convert Timestamps to Date:

If you need to convert epoch to time directly in your own applications, here is the code snippet from our app that you can use for JavaScript/TypeScript. This snippet automatically handles both milliseconds and seconds:

function convertTimestampToDate(timestamp: string) {
  let date: Date;

  if (/^\d{11,13}$/.test(timestamp)) {
    // Milliseconds
    date = new Date(parseInt(timestamp, 10));
  } else if (/^\d{1,10}$/.test(timestamp)) {
    // Seconds
    date = new Date(parseInt(timestamp, 10) * 1000);
  } else {
    throw new Error("Invalid timestamp format");
  }

  if (isNaN(date.getTime())) {
    throw new Error("Invalid date");
  }

  return date.toUTCString(); // Returns the date in UTC string format
}

FAQs:

  • How accurate is Jam's Unix time converter?
    Our converter gives you the correct date and time by taking into account both local and UTC time formats.
  • Is the Timestamp to Date converter suitable for all time-related data?
    Yes, we've designed our tool to handle any type of time-related data, making it perfect for developers, data analysts, and anyone working with time data.
  • How easy is it to use the Timestamp to Date converter?
    Our converter is user-friendly and intuitive, allowing anyone to use it without technical knowledge. Simply enter your Unix timestamp, and the tool will do the rest.
  • What happens in 2038?
    Unix timestamps stored as 32-bit integers will overflow, causing systems to misinterpret the date as December 13, 1901. Upgrading to 64-bit integers extends the timestamp range and solves the issue.