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Timestamp Converter

Convert between Unix timestamps and ISO date formats

Unix Timestamp

ISO Date

About Timestamp Converter

What is a Unix timestamp?
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A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds (or milliseconds) since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC. Used widely in databases and APIs.
What is ISO 8601 format?
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ISO 8601 is a standard date format: YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SSZ. Used for APIs, JSON, and international date representation.
What's the difference between seconds and milliseconds?
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Unix seconds count since 1970 (1-second resolution). Milliseconds are 1000x larger (millisecond resolution). JavaScript uses milliseconds by default.
How do I use this tool?
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Enter a Unix timestamp or ISO date and click "Convert". The tool will display the result in multiple formats.
Can I get the current time?
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Yes! Click "Current Time" to get the current Unix timestamp, or "Current Date" to get the current ISO date.
Does this handle timezones?
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Unix timestamps are always UTC. ISO format shows UTC by default (Z suffix). The tool converts to your local time.