January 8, 2026

Unix Timestamps Guide: Everything Developers Need to Know

Everything you need to know about the Unix Epoch, how to handle timestamps in different languages, and the looming Year 2038 problem.

What is a Unix Timestamp?

A Unix timestamp (or Epoch time) is a system for describing a point in time. It is defined as the number of seconds that have elapsed since 00:00:00 UTC on Thursday, 1 January 1970, minus leap seconds.

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Unix Timestamps Guide: Everything Developers Need to Know

Everything you need to know about the Unix Epoch, how to handle timestamps in different languages, and the looming Year 2038 problem.

What is a Unix Timestamp?

A Unix timestamp (or Epoch time) is a system for describing a point in time. It is defined as the number of seconds that have elapsed since 00:00:00 UTC on Thursday, 1 January 1970, minus leap seconds.

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