Epoch Time Converter | Convert Unix Timestamps to Dates

Epoch Time Converter

Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates in seconds, milliseconds, or microseconds

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Seconds: 1717520400
Milliseconds: 1717520400000
Microseconds: 1717520400000000
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Understanding Epoch Time Conversion

What is Epoch Time?

Epoch time, also known as Unix time or POSIX time, is a system for describing points in time. It is the number of seconds that have elapsed since the Unix epoch, which is 00:00:00 UTC on January 1, 1970 (not counting leap seconds).

Why Use Epoch Time?

Epoch time is widely used in computing systems because:

• It's a simple integer value that's easy to store and transmit

• It's timezone-independent, making it universal

• Calculations with time become straightforward arithmetic operations

• It avoids the complexities of time zones, daylight saving time, and calendar systems

Common Applications

Epoch timestamps are essential in many computing scenarios:

• Database systems for storing timestamps efficiently

• Log files to record event times precisely

• Programming languages for date/time manipulation

• APIs and data transmission formats like JSON

• Version control systems to track changes

Precision Levels

Epoch time can be represented in different precisions:

• Seconds: Most common format (10-digit number)

• Milliseconds: 13-digit number (common in JavaScript)

• Microseconds: 16-digit number (used in some systems)

• Nanoseconds: 19-digit number (high-precision requirements)