Convert Human Time to UNIX Time

Need to convert a human-readable date and time into a UNIX timestamp? The Convert Human Time to UNIX Time Tool takes any standard YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS formatted time and converts it into a UNIX timestamp (seconds since January 1, 1970 UTC). It’s fast, flexible, and built for developers, analysts, and anyone dealing with raw time data.

You can paste or upload multiple lines, and it gives you live, accurate results.

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How to Use:

  1. Enter one date-time value per line in the Input Human Time(s) box (format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS).
  2. Or click Choose File to upload a .txt, .csv, or .log file with human time values.
  3. The UNIX Timestamps box will show the converted values instantly.
  4. Use Copy Output to copy results or Export to File to download them.
  5. Click Clear All to reset the input and output.

What Convert Human Time to UNIX Time Tool can do:

  • Converts YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS formatted times into UNIX timestamps (UTC)
  • Accepts multiple lines and large batches
  • Flags invalid entries and skips blanks
  • Provides instant, formatted output with total count
  • Supports file import, live preview, copy, and export

Example:

Input:

1970-01-01 00:00:00
2000-01-01 00:00:00
2021-01-01 12:00:00
2024-04-01 00:00:00

Output:

1970-01-01 00:00:00 → 0
2000-01-01 00:00:00 → 946684800
2021-01-01 12:00:00 → 1609502400
2024-04-01 00:00:00 → 1711920000

Human Time to UNIX Timestamp Conversion Table:

This table shows how common human-readable date and time formats (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS) convert into UNIX timestamps the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 (UTC). It’s especially useful for developers, system logs, database work, and time-based analytics.

Human Time (UTC)UNIX TimestampExample Use
1970-01-01 00:00:000Epoch start
2000-01-01 00:00:00946684800Y2K benchmark
2010-05-15 12:00:001273924800Log entry time
2020-03-01 00:00:001583020800Pre-pandemic snapshot
2023-01-01 00:00:001672531200New year 2023
2024-06-01 00:00:001717200000Scheduled event
2025-12-31 23:59:591767225599End of year marker
2030-01-01 00:00:001893456000Future reference
2040-07-04 08:00:002210006400Scheduled action
2100-01-01 00:00:004102444800Far-future timestamp

Common Use Cases:

This tool is perfect for developers working with time APIs, analysts examining log files, or anyone needing to convert readable time into UNIX time for scripting, databases, or backend processes. It saves you from manual conversions and gives you immediate, consistent output.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Need to reverse it? Convert UNIX Time to Human Time brings those timestamps back to something readable. And if you want to work with a bigger batch, Generate a UNIX Time Sequence helps lay out multiple values at once.

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