Unix Timestamp Converter
Understanding Unix Timestamp
A Unix Timestamp (also known as Epoch Time) is a way of tracking time by counting the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 (UTC). This format is widely used in computers, databases, and programming to represent and compare dates efficiently.
Why Use Unix Timestamps?
- Consistency – It is independent of time zones and daylight savings.
- Simplicity – Stores dates as a simple integer, making it easy to calculate differences.
- Efficiency – Uses fewer bytes compared to human-readable date formats.
How to Convert Unix Timestamp?
- From Timestamp to Date: Multiply the timestamp by 1000 (to convert seconds to milliseconds) and use
new Date(timestamp). - From Date to Timestamp: Use
Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000)to get the current timestamp.
For example, the Unix timestamp for March 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM UTC is 1743614400.
With this Unix Timestamp Converter tool, you can easily convert timestamps into human-readable dates! 🚀