February 1, 2025
Understanding Time Like a Pro: Epoch and Human Time
Why Unix time exists, when to use it, and how to convert it reliably.
Unix time is simple: seconds since 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC. It’s the lingua franca for timestamps in systems and APIs. The trick is converting cleanly when scheduling, logging, or debugging.
Use the Epoch/Unix Time Converter to move between formats. Save known test values (e.g., 0, 1735689600) to sanity-check time zones and daylight shifts.
Time is opinionated; your tools shouldn’t be. Convert with confidence and move on.
Explore tools mentioned: Markdown→HTML, CSV→JSON, Epoch Converter, Text Diff.