Date Time Format Explorer
Understand how dates and times are represented in different formats. Convert between ISO 8601, Unix timestamps, and other common date/time formats.
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Convert Date/Time
ISO 8601 Breakdown
Same Moment, Different Timezones
Date/Time Formats Explained
ISO 8601
International standard format. Unambiguous and sortable. Used in APIs and databases worldwide.
2024-03-15T14:30:00Z
Unix Timestamp
Seconds since January 1, 1970 (Unix Epoch). Timezone-independent and precise. Widely used in programming.
1710513000
RFC 2822
Email standard format. Human-readable with explicit timezone. Common in email headers.
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:30:00 +0000
Relative Time
Human-friendly format showing time difference from now. Great for user interfaces.
2 hours ago or in 3 days
How to Read the Results
The converter shows your date/time in multiple formats. ISO 8601 is the international standard, Unix timestamps represent seconds since 1970, and other formats show different ways to represent the same moment.
- ISO 8601: International standard format (YYYY-MM-DDTHH:mm:ss.sssZ)
- Unix Timestamp: Seconds since January 1, 1970 (epoch)
- Local String: Your system's preferred date/time format
- Timezone conversions: Same moment in different locations
Limitations & Considerations
Time zones. Dates can represent different moments depending on the timezone context.
Leap years. February 29th occurs only in leap years, affecting date calculations.
Daylight saving. Some regions adjust clocks twice a year, creating ambiguous times.