FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp (also known as Epoch time) is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (midnight UTC/GMT), not counting leap seconds.
Why do timestamps sometimes have 13 digits?
Standard Unix timestamps are in seconds (10 digits). However, many programming languages like JavaScript use milliseconds (13 digits) for higher precision.
Does this account for time zones?
Unix timestamps are always in UTC. Our tool shows you the conversion in both UTC and your local time for convenience.