Timestamp Tools

Enter a timestamp

Supports: seconds (10 digits), milliseconds (13 digits), microseconds (16 digits), nanoseconds (19 digits)
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Enter a date & time

Go
int64(time.Now().Unix())
Java
System.currentTimeMillis() / 1000
JavaScript
Math.round(new Date() / 1000)
PHP
time()
MySQL
SELECT unix_timestamp(now())
SQLite
SELECT strftime('%s', 'now')
Erlang
calendar:datetime_to_gregorian_seconds(calendar:universal_time())-719528*24*3600.
Python
time.time()
Ruby
Time.now.to_i
Objective-C
[[NSDate date] timeIntervalSince1970]
Swift
NSDate().timeIntervalSince1970
Shell
date +%s
Groovy
(new Date().time / 1000).longValue()
Lua
os.time()
.NET/C#
DateTimeOffset.UtcNow.ToUnixTimeSeconds();
Dart
(new DateTime.now().millisecondsSinceEpoch / 1000).truncate()
C++
std::chrono::duration_cast<std::chrono::seconds>(std::chrono::system_clock::now().time_since_epoch()).count()
C
time(NULL)
Perl
time()
PowerShell
[int][double]::Parse((Get-Date -UFormat %s))
VB.NET
DateTimeOffset.UtcNow.ToUnixTimeSeconds()
Scala
System.currentTimeMillis() / 1000
Kotlin
System.currentTimeMillis() / 1000
Rust
std::time::SystemTime::now().duration_since(std::time::UNIX_EPOCH).unwrap().as_secs()
Haskell
import Data.Time.Clock.POSIX; getPOSIXTime >>= return . round
R
as.numeric(Sys.time())
MATLAB
posixtime(datetime("now"))
Julia
time()
Elixir
System.system_time(:second)
Clojure
(quot (System/currentTimeMillis) 1000)
F#
DateTimeOffset.UtcNow.ToUnixTimeSeconds()
Bash
date +%s
PostgreSQL
SELECT extract(epoch from now())
Oracle
SELECT (sysdate - date'1970-01-01') * 24 * 60 * 60 FROM dual
Node.js
Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000)
TypeScript
Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000)
Delphi
DateTimeToUnix(Now)

Batch Timestamp Conversion

Enter multiple timestamps (one per line).

Timezone Converter

Convert timestamps to different timezones

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Timestamp Validator

Enter timestamps to validate (one per line).
What are timestamp tools?

Timestamp tools are software or online utilities designed to generate, convert, or manipulate timestamps. These can be used to convert human-readable dates into Unix timestamps, convert Unix timestamps into readable dates, and compare different timestamps, among other functions.

How do I convert a date to a Unix timestamp?

To convert a date to a Unix timestamp, you can use various online timestamp conversion tools. Simply input the date and time, and the tool will generate the corresponding Unix timestamp. You can also use programming languages like Python, JavaScript, or PHP to achieve this programmatically.

Why do developers use Unix timestamps?

Unix timestamps provide a standardized way to represent date and time, which is crucial for developers working with different systems and languages. Using Unix timestamps ensures consistency and eliminates ambiguities related to time zones and formats, making it easier to store and manipulate date/time data.

Can timestamp tools handle different time zones?

Yes, many timestamp tools are equipped to handle different time zones. Users can specify the time zone they want to convert from or to, ensuring accuracy across different geographical locations. This feature is particularly useful for applications and websites serving a global audience.

Is it possible to compare timestamps using these tools?

Yes, timestamp tools often include functionalities to compare two or more timestamps. This can help determine the duration between events, check for discrepancies, or verify time-related data. Accurate timestamp comparisons are essential for applications like event scheduling, logging, and data synchronization.

Are timestamp tools free to use?

Many basic timestamp tools are available for free and accessible online. However, some advanced tools with additional features may require a subscription or one-time purchase. It's essential to evaluate the tool's capabilities and choose one that best meets your needs and budget.

What is the Year 2038 problem?

The Year 2038 problem affects 32-bit systems that store time as a signed 32-bit integer counting seconds since January 1, 1970. This will overflow on January 19, 2038, at 03:14:07 UTC. Most modern systems use 64-bit timestamps to avoid this issue.

What are the different timestamp formats?

Common timestamp formats include: Seconds (10 digits) - standard Unix timestamp; Milliseconds (13 digits) - JavaScript Date.now(); Microseconds (16 digits) - higher precision timing; Nanoseconds (19 digits) - ultra-precise measurements. Each format represents time elapsed since the Unix epoch.

How do I validate a timestamp?

A valid timestamp should be a positive integer within reasonable bounds. For seconds format (10 digits), values should be between 0 and 2147483647 (before Year 2038). For milliseconds (13 digits), multiply by 1000. Always check if the resulting date makes sense for your use case.

What is UTC vs local time?

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. Local time is UTC adjusted for a specific timezone. Unix timestamps are always in UTC, but can be displayed in any timezone for user convenience.

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