# What is a Unix Timestamp?
A Unix Timestamp (or Epoch Time) tracks time as a running total of seconds that have elapsed since the Unix Epoch: January 1, 1970 (00:00:00 UTC). It is widely used in operating systems and file formats.
This converter bridges the gap between machine time and human time:
- Epoch to Human: Translate confusing numbers (e.g., 1765043711) into a readable date string for debugging server logs.
- Human to Epoch: Generate timestamps for database queries or API testing configurations.