Learn Unix Timestamps

Everything you need to know about Unix timestamps, from basic concepts to advanced implementations. Perfect for developers and system administrators.

Unix Epoch Started
January 1, 1970
00:00:00 UTC
Current Unix Time
1,757,343,306
Seconds since epoch
Timezone Independent
Always UTC
Convert for display
Year 2038 Problem
32-bit systems
Use 64-bit instead

Master the fundamentals of Unix timestamps with our comprehensive guides

Everything you need to know about Unix timestamps, from basic concepts to advanced implementations. Perfect for developers and system administrators.

What is Unix Timestamp?

Beginner

Start with the fundamentals - understand what Unix timestamps are, how they work, and why they're essential.

Epoch timeFormat structure+1 more
10 min read

Common Use Cases

Intermediate

Discover practical applications in APIs, databases, logging, caching, and security implementations.

API developmentDatabase operations+2 more
15 min read

Real-World Examples

Advanced

Hands-on examples with code samples, scenarios, and advanced patterns you can use in your projects.

Code examplesTime calculations+2 more
20 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

All Levels

Get answers to common questions about Unix timestamps, timezones, precision, and troubleshooting.

Common issuesBest practices+2 more
12 min read

Quick Tools & Resources

Timestamp Converter

Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates instantly.

Batch Processor

Process up to 1,000 timestamps at once with CSV support.

Code Examples

Ready-to-use code snippets in JavaScript, Python, PHP, and more.

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