Exact Epoch Unix Timestamp

What's a UNIX Timestamp?

Imagine a special clock that started ticking on January 1st, 1970, at midnight UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This clock counts the number of seconds that have passed since then, and that's what we call a UNIX timestamp! It's a way for computers to keep track of time, and it's the same everywhere in the world, no matter where you are.

Some Important Notes

• Did you know that this clock will "run out" on January 19th, 2038? That's because the way it's currently designed can only count up to a certain number of seconds. Before that happens, many apps and systems will need to update the way they handle time stamps or switch to more powerful systems that can count higher.
• If you go back in time before 1970, the timestamp will be a negative number. That's because it's counting down to the moment when the clock started ticking on January 1st, 1970!
• Here's a fun fact: because of the way leap seconds work, the UNIX timestamp doesn't exactly match the real UTC time. That's because each day is exactly 86,400 seconds long in UNIX time, but in real life, we add an extra second every now and then to keep our clocks in sync with the Earth's rotation.

UNIX Timestamp Conversions