Free Unix Timestamp Generator
The current Unix timestamp, updating live, right in your browser.
How to use the Unix timestamp generator
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Open the page
The current Unix timestamp starts updating automatically in both seconds and milliseconds.
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Freeze it if needed
Click "Freeze now" to stop the clock and lock in a single value before copying it.
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Copy the value
Click "Copy" next to the seconds or milliseconds field to grab that value.
Example use cases
Testing APIs and webhooks
Grab a fresh "now" timestamp to paste into a request payload while testing an endpoint.
Seeding created_at / updated_at fields
Quickly copy the current timestamp when manually inserting or editing database rows.
Timing quick benchmarks
Freeze a start and end timestamp around a manual test to eyeball elapsed time.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds (or milliseconds) that have elapsed since 00:00:00 UTC on 1 January 1970, known as the Unix epoch — a compact, timezone-independent way to represent a moment in time.
How often does the value update?
The seconds value updates once per second and the milliseconds value continuously, as long as "Update live" is checked. Click "Freeze now" to lock in a single value to copy.
Is this generated on a server?
No. The timestamp comes directly from your device's clock via JavaScript — nothing is requested from or sent to a server.
I need to convert a specific date, not just "now" — is there a tool for that?
Yes — use the Unix Timestamp Converter to convert any date to a timestamp, or any timestamp back to a readable date.