Date & Time

Format Unix

Format Unix with Go layout.

How to use Format Unix

Format Unix seconds with a Go time layout. Free to use in D2i DevTools — no account required.

Steps

  1. Fill in Unix. This field is required.
  2. Fill in Layout.
  3. Click Run and copy the result under the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is Format Unix used for?

Use it to render an epoch in a layout your logs or UI expect. The reference time in Go layouts is Mon Jan 2 15:04:05 MST 2006.

How do I use the free online Format Unix tool?

Fill in Unix. This field is required. Fill in Layout. Click Run and copy the result under the form.

What can I paste or upload into Format Unix?

Enter Unix seconds and a layout. The default layout is 2006-01-02T15:04:05Z07:00 (RFC3339).

What output does Format Unix give me?

The formatted time. The layout uses Go’s reference numbers, not strftime codes like %Y.

Is Format Unix free, and is my input private?

Yes — Your input is processed in memory for this request only. It is not saved to disk or the database, and it is cleared after the tool finishes.

Why did YYYY-MM-DD print the letters instead of the year?

Go layouts are by example. Use 2006 for the year, 01 for the month, and 02 for the day. %Y is not a Go layout token.

Inputs are processed in memory only and are not saved to disk or the database. Data exists only for the duration of your request.