OpenToolkit

Unix Timestamp Converter

Convert between Unix time (seconds or milliseconds) and human-readable dates.

Current Unix time
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  • ISO 8601: 2026-08-20T09:14:31.000Z
  • UTC: Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:14:31 GMT
  • Local: Thu Aug 20 2026 09:14:31 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Pick a date to convert.

How to convert Unix timestamps

  1. Check the live clock. The current Unix time at the top updates continuously.
  2. Convert a timestamp. Enter one to get its ISO 8601, UTC and local date.
  3. Or go the other way. Pick a date to get its Unix time in seconds and milliseconds.

What happens to your data

Conversion uses your browser's built-in Date object and runs entirely client-side — nothing you enter is sent to OpenToolkit.

What this converter supports

Live clockCurrent Unix time, updating continuously
Input formatsSeconds or milliseconds, auto-detected
OutputISO 8601, UTC and local date/time
ReversePick a date to get Unix seconds and milliseconds
ProcessingEntirely in your browser tab

Common reasons to convert a timestamp

  • Decode a timestamp found in a log file or database row.
  • Convert a calendar date into the Unix time an API expects.
  • Check what a specific epoch value means in both UTC and your local time.
  • Grab the current Unix time for a script, test fixture or API call.

Frequently asked questions

Is my data uploaded anywhere?

No. All conversion happens locally using your browser's Date object.

Does it know whether I entered seconds or milliseconds?

Yes — the digit length is used to auto-detect which unit you entered, resolving the most common source of confusion.

Does it show my local timezone?

Yes — results are shown in both UTC and your browser's local timezone side by side.

Can I get the current Unix time quickly?

Yes — the live clock at the top always shows the current Unix time, updating in real time.

Last reviewed: August 2026

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