How do I convert ISO 8601 to Unix timestamp?

You can convert ISO 8601 to Unix timestamp by parsing the date string and calculating seconds since January 1, 1970 UTC.

Does ISO 8601 include timezone?

Yes, ISO 8601 supports timezone offsets such as Z (UTC) or +05:30.

Epoch Convert - ISO 8601 Parser | Convert ISO Date to Epoch & Readable Format

Q: What is ISO 8601 format?

ISO 8601 is a standard format for representing date and time, commonly used in APIs and databases.

Convert ISO 8601 Date to Epoch & Readable Format

Enter ISO 8601 date-time string below (e.g., 2026-04-05T12:30:00Z)

Sample ISO 8601 Formats

2026-04-05T12:30:00Z
2026-04-05T12:30:00+05:30
2026-04-05
2026-04-05T12:30:00.123Z
2026-04-05T12:30:00-04:00

What is ISO 8601 Format?

ISO 8601 is an international standard for representing date and time in a structured and unambiguous way. It is widely used in APIs, databases, logs, and software systems to ensure consistency across different regions and time zones.

A typical ISO 8601 timestamp looks like 2026-04-05T12:30:00Z, where:

Date: YYYY-MM-DD
Time: HH:MM:SS
T: Separator between date and time
Z: UTC timezone indicator

Developers frequently work with ISO timestamps when dealing with REST APIs, JSON data, server logs, and cloud applications. Converting ISO 8601 into Unix epoch time helps in calculations, comparisons, and storage optimization.

This ISO 8601 parser tool allows you to instantly convert ISO strings into readable date-time formats and Unix timestamps (seconds and milliseconds). It also detects timezone offsets automatically, making it useful for debugging logs and backend systems.