Time Converter & Calculator
Convert between Unix timestamps, ISO formats, and human-readable dates. Calculate time differences and work with multiple time zones effortlessly.
Current Time
Convert Time Format
Seconds since January 1, 1970 UTC
Quick Set
Enter a Time Value
Please enter a time value in any supported format to see instant conversions across all time formats and time zones.
How to Use the Time Converter
Enter Time Value
Input any time format: Unix timestamp, ISO 8601, or human-readable date and time
Choose Format
Select input format and target timezone for accurate conversion results
Instant Results
Get immediate conversions across all supported formats and global timezones
Copy & Share
Click copy buttons to save converted values for use in other applications
Understanding Time Formats
Unix Timestamp
Unix time represents time as seconds since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC (epoch time).
- • Standard in programming and databases
- • Platform-independent time representation
- • Easy for calculations and comparisons
- • Example: 1640995200 = Jan 1, 2022
ISO 8601 Format
International standard for date and time representation with timezone information.
- • Standardized globally recognized format
- • Includes timezone offset information
- • Used in APIs and data exchange
- • Example: 2024-01-01T12:00:00.000Z
Human Readable
Easy-to-understand date and time formats for everyday use and display.
- • Perfect for user interfaces
- • Localized based on user preferences
- • Various formats available
- • Example: January 1, 2024 12:00 PM
UTC String
Coordinated Universal Time representation, the primary time standard globally.
- • Universal reference time
- • No daylight saving adjustments
- • Scientific and technical standard
- • Example: Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT
Common Time Conversion Use Cases
Development & APIs
- • Converting database timestamps
- • API response formatting
- • Log file analysis and debugging
- • Scheduled task configuration
- • Cache expiration times
Data Analysis
- • Time series data processing
- • Event timestamp correlation
- • Performance monitoring
- • User activity tracking
- • Business analytics reporting
System Administration
- • Server log interpretation
- • Backup scheduling
- • Security audit analysis
- • System maintenance windows
- • Performance monitoring
Global Time Zones Reference
🇺🇸United States
- Eastern Time: UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)
- Central Time: UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)
- Mountain Time: UTC-7 (MST) / UTC-6 (MDT)
- Pacific Time: UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)
🇪🇺Europe
- GMT/BST: UTC+0 (London)
- CET/CEST: UTC+1 (Paris, Berlin)
- EET/EEST: UTC+2 (Helsinki, Athens)
- MSK: UTC+3 (Moscow)
🌏Asia Pacific
- JST: UTC+9 (Tokyo)
- CST: UTC+8 (Beijing, Singapore)
- IST: UTC+5:30 (Mumbai, Delhi)
- AEST: UTC+10 (Sydney)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC. It's a standard way to represent time in computer systems and is timezone-independent, making it perfect for storing and comparing times across different systems.
How do I convert between different time formats?
Simply enter your time value in any supported format, select the input format type, choose your target timezone, and our converter will instantly show the time in all other formats. You can copy any result to your clipboard with one click.
Does the converter handle daylight saving time?
Yes, our time converter automatically accounts for daylight saving time (DST) changes when converting between timezones. The timezone data is regularly updated to ensure accurate conversions year-round.
Can I calculate time differences between two dates?
Absolutely! Switch to the Time Calculator mode to calculate precise differences between any two dates and times. The results show the difference in days, hours, minutes, seconds, and milliseconds.
Is there a limit to the time range I can convert?
Our converter supports a wide range of dates from past to future. Unix timestamps can represent dates from 1970 onwards, while other formats support broader date ranges including historical dates.