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How to Use the Unix/Epoch Converter: A Practical Walkthrough

A hands-on guide to using our Unix timestamp converter: seconds vs ms, timezone output, copy/share, and batch conversions.

January 12, 2024
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How to Use the Unix/Epoch Converter: A Practical Walkthrough

This short tutorial shows you how to get the most out of the converter on this site.

1) Convert Unix Timestamp → Date

  • Paste a timestamp (e.g. 1727280000) into the input
  • Choose the correct unit (Seconds, Milliseconds, Microseconds, or Nanoseconds)
  • Press “Convert to Date” – you’ll see a formatted string like “Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 12:00:00 PM UTC”

Tips:

  • If you’re unsure of precision, try Seconds first; if the date looks far in the future/past, try Milliseconds
  • Click the “Copy” button to copy the result

2) Convert Date → Unix Timestamp

  • Use the “Date to Unix Timestamp” panel
  • Enter a date (e.g. “2024-09-25 12:00:00”) or pick with the browser date/time input
  • Choose output unit (Seconds, Milliseconds, etc.) and click “Convert to Timestamp”

3) Time Zone Viewing

See the same moment in multiple time zones with the Timezone Converter. It renders UTC-based timestamps across popular regions.

4) Batch Conversions

Have many values? Use the Batch Converter. Paste newline-separated timestamps and get a table of human‑readable results.

5) Special Formats

Need LDAP, WebKit/Chrome, or Hex timestamps?

That’s it — quick, accurate, and no tracking. For deeper background, read the Unix Time Guide.

Try Our Unix Timestamp Converter Tools

Put your new knowledge to practice with our interactive timestamp conversion tools.