Discord Timestamp Generator

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Discord Timestamp Generator

Pick a date and time and get all 7 Discord timestamp codes - short time, long date, relative and the rest - with a live preview of how each one renders.

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A Discord timestamp is a code like <t:1790233200:F> that Discord renders in each reader's own timezone. The number is a Unix timestamp in seconds and the letter picks the format: t, T, d, D, f, F or R. Pick your date and time here, copy the code, and paste it into any message, event or embed.

Runs entirely in your browser · no signup · nothing is uploaded · updated 2026-09-30

How to use it

  1. 1.Pick the date and time in your own timezone - it starts on right now.
  2. 2.Read the preview next to each format to see how it will render.
  3. 3.Copy the code and paste it into a Discord message.

Discord timestamp formats

Leaving the letter off, as in <t:1790233200>, gives the same output as :f.

CodeNameExample
:tShort time4:20 PM
:TLong time4:20:30 PM
:dShort date9/24/2026
:DLong dateSeptember 24, 2026
:fShort date and timeSeptember 24, 2026 at 4:20 PM
:FLong date and timeThursday, September 24, 2026 at 4:20 PM
:RRelativein 2 hours

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Frequently asked questions

How do Discord timestamps work?

Discord replaces <t:UNIX:FORMAT> with a date formatted in the reader's timezone and locale. Everyone sees the same moment in their own local time, which is why they beat typing "8pm EST".

Which format should I use for events?

Use :F for the full date and time plus :R for the countdown, side by side. The relative one updates live, so people can see "in 3 hours" without doing any maths.

Why does my timestamp show 1970?

You pasted milliseconds. Discord expects seconds - a 10-digit number. Divide a 13-digit value by 1000 and drop the decimals.

Do timestamps work in bot embeds and channel names?

They render in message content, embed descriptions and field values. They do not render in embed titles, author names, footers, channel names or nicknames.

Can I make a countdown in Discord?

Yes, :R is a live countdown. It shows "in 5 minutes" before the moment and "5 minutes ago" after it, and updates without anyone editing the message.

How do I write a Discord timestamp by hand?

Type <t:, the Unix time in seconds, a colon, the format letter and >. <t:1790233200:R> is a relative countdown to that moment. Leave the letter off and Discord uses :f.

How do I find the Unix time for a date?

Pick the date above and the number inside every code is its Unix time. Any epoch converter gives the same value - just make sure it is in seconds, not milliseconds.

Can I convert a Discord timestamp back to a date?

Yes. Take the number from a code like <t:1790233200:F> and paste it into an epoch converter, or hover the timestamp in Discord to see the full date in your timezone.

Does this send anything to Discord?

No. The codes are built in your browser from the date you pick. There is no login and no bot.

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