Discord Timestamp Generator
Generate Discord timestamp tags in all 8 formats: short time, long time, short date, long date, relative time and more. Free online tool with timezone support.
What is a Discord timestamp?
A Discord timestamp is a special tag that displays date and time dynamically in Discord messages. It uses Unix timestamp format and automatically adjusts to each viewer's local timezone. Format: <t:UNIX_SECONDS> or <t:UNIX_SECONDS:FORMAT>.
What Discord timestamp formats are available?
Discord supports 8 timestamp formats: Default Date/Time (:f), Default Date/Time with seconds (:F), Short Time (:t), Long Time (:T), Short Date (:d), Long Date (:D), Short Date/Time (:f), and Long Date/Time (:F).
What does the Relative Time format do?
The :R format displays time relative to the current moment, such as "2 hours ago" or "in 3 days". It updates automatically in real-time for each viewer, making it perfect for countdowns and event timers.
How do Discord timestamps work?
Discord timestamps use Unix time (seconds since January 1, 1970 UTC). When you embed a timestamp tag in a message, Discord's client converts it to the viewer's local timezone and displays it in the chosen format.
What is Unix timestamp?
Unix timestamp is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 at 00:00:00 UTC. It's a universal time representation used by computers and is the basis for Discord timestamps.
How to use Discord timestamp in messages?
Simply copy the generated timestamp code (e.g., <t:1234567890:t>) and paste it into your Discord message. Discord will automatically render it as a formatted, dynamic time display.
Why use Discord timestamps?
Timestamps solve timezone confusion in global Discord servers. They ensure everyone sees the correct local time, making event scheduling, meeting coordination, and time-sensitive announcements much easier.
Can Discord timestamps show countdowns?
Yes! Using the Relative Time format (:R), Discord timestamps automatically show countdowns like "in 2 hours" or "3 days left". The display updates in real-time for all viewers.
Is my data sent to any server?
No. All timestamp generation happens locally in your browser. Nothing is transmitted to any server. Your data remains completely private and secure.
How to convert date to Discord timestamp?
Enter your desired date and time in the input field, select your timezone offset, and the tool instantly generates all 8 Discord timestamp formats ready to copy and use.