Discord Timestamp Generator
Create timezone-proof dates and live countdowns for your server.
🛠️ Decoder: Convert Code back to Date
Paste a Discord code (<t:123...>) or a raw Unix Timestamp to verify the actual time.
The Ultimate Guide to Discord Timestamps & Decoding (2025)
If you manage a Discord community, you know the struggle: “What time is the event in London?” “Is that 5 PM EST or PST?” “How many hours left until the raid?”
Timezone confusion is the #1 killer of event attendance. Fortunately, Discord has a hidden feature called Dynamic Timestamps. By using our Discord Timestamp Generator, you can create a special code that automatically adapts to display the correct local time for every single user.
New Feature: Got a confusing code like <t:175441200:R>? Use our Timestamp Decoder above to instantly convert it back to a readable date and check if it’s correct.
What is a Dynamic Timestamp?
A dynamic timestamp is a snippet of code that looks like this: <t:1700000000:R>. When you paste this into a Discord chat, embed, or channel description, Discord replaces it with a readable date.
The magic is that User A in New York sees “5:00 PM”, while User B in Tokyo sees “6:00 AM” the next day—simultaneously. No more converting timezones manually.
Reverse Lookup: How to Decode Timestamps
Developers often encounter raw “Unix” numbers in their database logs or bot code. If you see a number like 1735257600, it is impossible to know what date that is just by looking at it.
Our Decoder Tool (integrated above) solves this. It takes any raw seconds count or Discord tag and converts it into your local browser time.
- Debug Bot Errors: Verify your bot is calculating future dates correctly.
- Check Event Times: Ensure the code someone sent you actually points to the correct day before you announce it.
The 7 Timestamp Formats Explained
Discord supports seven different ways to display time. Knowing which one to use can drastically improve your server’s user experience.
| Flag | Name | Example Output | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
:R | Relative Time | “in 2 hours” / “5 minutes ago” | Best for FOMO. Use this for event countdowns, giveaways ending soon, or maintenance windows. |
:t | Short Time | 10:30 PM | Casual chat mentions like “Let’s meet at 10:30 PM”. |
:F | Full Date | Monday, December 25, 2025 10:30 PM | Best for Announcements. This gives the day of the week, date, and time. Ideal for formal headers. |
How to Generate Timestamps Manually (For Developers)
If you are building a Discord Bot (using discord.js or Python) and need to generate these codes programmatically, you don’t need this tool. You just need Unix Time.
Unix time is the number of seconds that have passed since January 1, 1970. Here is how to get it in various languages:
JavaScript / Node.js
message.channel.send(`Event starts <t:${timestamp}:R>`);
Python
timestamp = int(time.time())
print(f”<t:{timestamp}:R>”)
International Timezone Support
Our generator automatically detects your local browser time, making it perfect for global communities. Whether you are scheduling a raid for EST (New York), a meeting for IST (India Standard Time), or an event for GMT (London) and PHT (Philippines), the code you generate here will adapt for every single user worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do these timestamps update in real-time?
Yes, specifically the Relative (:R) format. It will count down minute-by-minute without you needing to edit the message. It works on both Desktop and Mobile.
How do I check if a timestamp code is correct?
Use the Decoder feature on this page. Paste the code, and we will show you exactly what date and time it represents in your local timezone.
🎨 Customize Your Discord Profile
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