Unix Time Converter
Convert between human-readable date/time and Unix timestamp (seconds since January 1, 1970 UTC). Supports multiple time zones.
Date/Time to Unix Timestamp
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Unix Timestamp to Date/Time
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Why use this tool?
Unix time is widely used in programming, databases, and APIs. This converter helps you quickly translate between human-readable dates and Unix timestamps.
- Bidirectional conversion — Convert from date to Unix timestamp and vice versa.
- Time zone support — Select your local time zone or UTC for accurate conversions.
- Quick current time — One-click button to set the current date and time.
- Privacy-focused — All calculations happen in your browser. No data is sent to any server.
How to use
Convert Date to Unix Timestamp
- Select a date and time using the date picker, or click Set Current Time.
- Choose your time zone from the dropdown (Local Time uses your browser's time zone).
- Click Convert to Unix to see the Unix timestamp.
- Click the copy button to copy the timestamp to your clipboard.
Convert Unix Timestamp to Date
- Enter a Unix timestamp (seconds since January 1, 1970 UTC).
- Click Convert to Date to see the human-readable date and time.
- Click the copy button to copy the formatted date to your clipboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the MushTools Unix Time Converter is completely free with no sign-up required. All conversions happen in your browser.
Unix time (also known as POSIX time or epoch time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC, not counting leap seconds.
Yes, you can select different time zones for converting between local time and Unix timestamp.