Free Current Time
Need the precise time right now? This page shows your local time, UTC time, Unix timestamps in seconds and milliseconds, and the ISO 8601 string - all ticking live every second, with one-click copy buttons so you can paste exact values straight into code, logs or documents.
How to Use the Current Time
- Open the page — the clocks start ticking automatically.
- Read your local time, the UTC time, or either Unix timestamp at a glance.
- Copy any value with its copy button for use in code or documents.
Features
Six live readouts update every second: local time and date, UTC time and date, Unix timestamp in seconds, Unix timestamp in milliseconds, the ISO 8601 string, and your time zone name with its UTC offset. Every value has its own copy button, so grabbing an exact timestamp for a bug report or log entry takes one click.
Benefits & Use Cases
Developers debugging time-sensitive code can compare local versus UTC instantly, support staff can stamp incidents with precise times, and travelers can sanity-check the difference between home and UTC. Anyone who has ever wondered "is my computer clock right?" gets an immediate, readable answer.
Tips
Use the UTC readout when coordinating across time zones - it never shifts with daylight saving. Copy the millisecond timestamp for JavaScript’s Date.now() workflows, and the seconds version for most APIs and databases. If the seconds seem wrong, compare against your phone to check your device clock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between local time and UTC?
Local time is your clock as set by your time zone, including daylight saving. UTC is the global reference time that never shifts - the same instant everywhere on Earth.
What is a Unix timestamp?
The number of seconds since midnight on January 1, 1970 UTC. It is how computers commonly store a single unambiguous moment in time.
Why are there two Unix timestamps?
APIs differ: most use 10-digit seconds, while JavaScript and many modern systems use 13-digit milliseconds. Both are shown so you can grab whichever you need.
What is ISO 8601 format?
The international standard for writing dates and times, like 2026-10-06T13:08:59Z. It is unambiguous across countries and sorts correctly as text.
How accurate is this clock?
It reads your device’s own clock and refreshes every second, so it is exactly as accurate as your computer or phone.
Can I copy the values?
Yes - each readout has a copy button that puts the exact current value on your clipboard.
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