What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 at 00:00:00 UTC.
Why are some timestamps 13 digits?
Thirteen-digit timestamps are usually milliseconds. Ten-digit timestamps are usually seconds.
Does local time affect the timestamp?
The timestamp represents the same moment everywhere. Local time only changes how that moment is displayed.
Is conversion done online?
The tool is available online, but timestamp conversion runs locally in your browser. No timestamp values are uploaded for processing.
How do I know if a Unix timestamp is seconds or milliseconds?
A 10-digit Unix timestamp is usually seconds, while a 13-digit value is usually milliseconds. If the converted date is decades off, the value was probably interpreted with the wrong unit.
Why does my timestamp show a different day locally?
The timestamp points to one UTC moment. Your local timezone can display that moment on a different calendar day, especially near midnight UTC.
Which timestamp unit should APIs use?
Either seconds or milliseconds can work, but the API should document the unit clearly and use it consistently across fields.