Date to Unix
Find the numeric Unix timestamp for any specific date and time.
Convert Calendar Dates to Unix Epoch Timestamps
Need to set an expiration date in a database or test an API endpoint? Dates are human-friendly, but computers prefer the Unix timestamp. Our Date to Unix tool allows you to pick any specific date and time and instantly get its equivalent value in seconds and milliseconds.
How to Use the Date to Unix Tool
- Select Date: Use the date field to pick the year, month, and day.
- Select Time: (Optional) Adjust the time field for higher precision.
- Instant Epoch: The tool displays the timestamp for both Seconds and Milliseconds below.
- Copy Results: Use the generated numbers for your code, logs, or database queries.
Practical Use Cases
- Software Development: Setting "Expires" or "Created At" fields in JSON objects.
- Scheduling: Finding the numeric value needed for Cron jobs or delayed task execution.
- Historical Records: Quickly finding the epoch value for a past event for data analysis.
Date to Unix FAQ
Is the result in my local timezone?
Unix timestamps are universally UTC. Our tool takes your input date/time in your local timezone and converts it to the proper UTC epoch value.
What format is the 'Seconds' result?
The seconds result is a 10-digit integer (standard for PHP, Python, Ruby, etc.).
What format is the 'Milliseconds' result?
The milliseconds result is a 13-digit integer (standard for JavaScript, Java, and many modern web APIs).
