Timestamp Converter

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About Timestamps

A timestamp is a sequential number that represents a point in time. It is commonly expressed as the number of seconds (or milliseconds) that have elapsed since the Unix epoch (January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC). Timestamps are used extensively in computer systems for storing and comparing dates and times.

Why Use Timestamps?

  • Precise Time Representation: Provides a numerical representation of a specific point in time.
  • Easy Comparison: Timestamps can be easily compared to determine which event occurred earlier or later.
  • Data Storage: Efficiently stores date and time information in databases and other systems.
  • Time Zone Independence (UTC): Timestamps based on UTC are independent of time zones.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Feature Advantages Disadvantages
Representation Numerical, easy to compare Not human-readable without conversion
Storage Efficient storage Requires conversion for display to user