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Understanding Unix Timestamps: A Beginner's Guide
April 28, 2026
5 min read
Unix time is a system for describing points in time. It is defined as the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1st, 1970 (UTC).
Why use Unix Timestamps?
They are platform-independent and make time calculations (like finding the duration between two events) very simple.
Converting Timestamps
Human-readable dates are great for people, but computers love timestamps. You can use our Timestamp Converter to switch between the two formats easily.