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Understanding Epoch Time
Epoch time (also known as Unix time or POSIX time) is a system for describing a point in time. It is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 (midnight UTC/GMT), not counting leap seconds.
The Unix Epoch: January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC
Why Use Epoch Time?
- Simplicity: A single number represents a specific moment in time
- Universality: Independent of time zones and calendar systems
- Calculation: Makes date arithmetic straightforward (adding/subtracting seconds)
- Storage: Efficient for databases and computing systems
Common Uses of Epoch Time
- Computer systems and operating systems
- Database timestamps
- Programming languages for time calculations
- APIs and data exchange formats
- Log files and event tracking
Examples of Epoch Timestamps
0 = January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC
1000000000 = September 9, 2001, 01:46:40 UTC
1500000000 = July 14, 2017, 02:40:00 UTC
1625097600 = July 1, 2021, 00:00:00 UTC
1000000000 = September 9, 2001, 01:46:40 UTC
1500000000 = July 14, 2017, 02:40:00 UTC
1625097600 = July 1, 2021, 00:00:00 UTC
Formats of Epoch Time
- Seconds: The standard Unix timestamp (10 digits for recent dates)
- Milliseconds: Used by JavaScript and some databases (13 digits)
- Microseconds: Higher precision used in some systems (16 digits)
Note: The Year 2038 Problem - 32-bit systems will experience integer
overflow for Unix timestamps after January 19, 2038.
Converting Between Formats
This tool helps you convert between human-readable dates and Unix timestamps easily. You can use it to:
- Convert a Unix timestamp to a readable date and time
- Generate a Unix timestamp from a specific date and time
- Check the current Unix timestamp
