Epoch Converter: Date to Unix Timestamp
Gives the Unix timestamp for a date and time you choose, in UTC.
Timestamp in seconds
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Date and time (UTC) —
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The formula
timestamp = days since 1 January 1970 × 86,400 + hours × 3,600 + minutes × 60 + seconds
Unix time ignores leap seconds. To enter a local time, first subtract your offset from UTC.
What to watch out for
Enter the time in UTC. For a local time, take off your offset from UTC first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Unix epoch?
Midnight UTC on 1 January 1970, timestamp 0, which is Thursday 1 January 1970.
What is the timestamp for 1 January 2030?
1893456000 at midnight UTC.