Timestamp Around the World
Enter any Unix timestamp to see the equivalent local date and time in 34+ countries and major cities worldwide.
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Enter a Unix timestamp above
See it as local time in 51countries & cities worldwide
How Unix Timestamps Map to Local Times
A Unix timestamp represents a single, unambiguous moment in time — the number of seconds elapsed since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC. Because it is always in UTC, displaying it as local time in any country simply requires applying the correct UTC offset for that region at that moment.
The challenge is that offsets are not fixed: countries that observe Daylight Saving Time (DST) shift their offset by ±1 hour at different times of year. This tool uses the IANA timezone database to resolve the correct offset — including DST — for every region and every timestamp.
UTC Offsets of Major Regions
| Region | IANA Timezone | Standard Offset | DST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | America/Los_Angeles | UTC−8 | Yes (→ UTC−7) |
| New York | America/New_York | UTC−5 | Yes (→ UTC−4) |
| London | Europe/London | UTC+0 | Yes (→ UTC+1) |
| Paris / Berlin | Europe/Paris | UTC+1 | Yes (→ UTC+2) |
| Dubai | Asia/Dubai | UTC+4 | No |
| India | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 | No |
| Singapore | Asia/Singapore | UTC+8 | No |
| China | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 | No |
| Japan | Asia/Tokyo | UTC+9 | No |
| Sydney | Australia/Sydney | UTC+10 | Yes (opposite hemisphere) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert a Unix timestamp to a specific country's local time?▼
Enter the Unix timestamp in the tool above. Each row shows the local date and time for that country using its IANA timezone rules, including DST adjustments. You can also use the Timezone Converter for a searchable list of all IANA zones.
Why do some countries show a half-hour offset?▼
Most timezones use whole-hour offsets, but some countries chose half-hour or 45-minute increments. Examples: India (UTC+5:30), Nepal (UTC+5:45), Iran (UTC+3:30), and parts of Australia (UTC+9:30). These are encoded in the IANA timezone database and handled automatically.
Which countries do not observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Most countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East do not use DST. Notable examples: China, Japan, India, most of Southeast Asia, most of Africa, and the UAE. Among these, clocks stay at the same UTC offset year-round, making timestamp conversion simpler.
What is the International Date Line and how does it affect timestamps?▼
The International Date Line runs near 180° longitude. Countries east of it (like Samoa, which uses UTC+13) can be a full day ahead of countries just west of it. A Unix timestamp is the same everywhere — only the local date label changes. This tool displays the correct calendar date for each region automatically.