Unix epoch time (also known as POSIX time or Unix timestamp) represents the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC. This date is called the "Unix epoch" and serves as the reference point for time calculations in most computing systems.The unix time format is timezone-independent, making it ideal for storing timestamps in databases, APIs, and log files. When you convert epoch time to date, you're translating this numeric value into a human-readable format like "January 1, 2024 12:00:00".Seconds vs MillisecondsUnix timestamps come in two common formats: seconds (10 digits, e.g., 1704067200) and milliseconds (13 digits, e.g., 1704067200000). JavaScript and Java typically use milliseconds, while Unix/Linux systems, Python, and PHP use seconds. Our epoch converter automatically detects and handles both formats.Common Time Intervals in Seconds1 hour 3,600 seconds1 day 86,400 seconds1 week 604,800 seconds1 month (30.44 days) 2,629,743 seconds1 year (365.24 days) 31,556,926 seconds
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