Date to Unix Timestamp Converter
Convert human-readable dates and times to Unix timestamps (seconds since epoch) for local time or UTC.
What is a Date to Unix Timestamp Converter?
A Date to Unix Timestamp Converter transforms human-readable dates and times into Unix timestamps, which represent the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, at 00:00:00 UTC. This conversion is crucial for developers needing to store dates in database systems, work with APIs that require timestamp formats, or when programming time-based functions in various applications.
Features of Our Date to Unix Converter
Our date to Unix timestamp conversion tool provides these specific capabilities:
- Convert any date and time to Unix timestamp format
- User-friendly date and time selection interface
- Support for local and UTC timezone conversion
- Precisely calculated timestamp results
- Copy-to-clipboard functionality for convenient use
How to Use the Date to Unix Converter
- Select your Date using the date picker interface
- Enter the Time using the time input field (24-hour format)
- Choose your preferred timezone option (local or UTC)
- Click the "Convert to Unix" button
- View the resulting Unix timestamp
- Use the copy button to copy the timestamp to your clipboard if needed
The result will show the Unix timestamp in seconds, which is the standard format used in most systems.
Date to Unix Conversion FAQs
Why would I convert a date to a Unix timestamp?
Unix timestamps are useful for storing dates in databases, working with APIs, performing date calculations, or when developing applications. They offer a standardized, timezone-independent way to represent points in time as simple integers, making them convenient for storage and calculation purposes.
How do timezones affect Unix timestamps?
Unix timestamps are always in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) regardless of the local timezone. When converting a date to a Unix timestamp, our tool can either use your local timezone or UTC. If using local, it will first convert your local time to UTC, then calculate the timestamp.
What's the difference between seconds and milliseconds in Unix time?
Standard Unix timestamps count seconds since the epoch. However, some systems (like JavaScript's Date.now()) use milliseconds instead. Our converter generates the standard seconds-based timestamp. If you need milliseconds, simply multiply the result by 1000.